ADO River Valley School
URN: 149157 • Welling DA16 3NB
Overview
- Name
- ADO River Valley School
- URN
- 149157
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Nobbs (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02088506778
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Poets Corner Centre, Welling DA16 3NB
Summary
ADO River Valley School is an independent special school located in Welling, Bexley, catering to a mixed-gender cohort of 14 students, with a capacity of 24. Established in 2022, the school focuses on providing a specialist outdoor education that integrates academic learning with therapeutic support. The curriculum is designed to engage students through practical experiences in nature, promoting personal responsibility and cooperation.
The school's mission is to foster resilience and self-esteem among students, particularly those facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges. ADO River Valley adopts a holistic approach to education, encouraging students to explore their interests and career pathways while celebrating diversity within the community. The ethos emphasizes the values of politeness, respect, open-mindedness, self-control, perseverance, empathy, and responsibility.
ADO River Valley aims to create a safe and inclusive environment where students can thrive academically and personally. By utilising the outdoors as a learning medium, the school prepares students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens in a modern society.
The school's mission is to foster resilience and self-esteem among students, particularly those facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges. ADO River Valley adopts a holistic approach to education, encouraging students to explore their interests and career pathways while celebrating diversity within the community. The ethos emphasizes the values of politeness, respect, open-mindedness, self-control, perseverance, empathy, and responsibility.
ADO River Valley aims to create a safe and inclusive environment where students can thrive academically and personally. By utilising the outdoors as a learning medium, the school prepares students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens in a modern society.
Useful links
- Ofsted Report (download)
- ADO River Valley Handbook (download)
- ADO River Valley Handbook - For POST-16 (download)
- Curriculum Document (download)
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Nearby alternatives
- Westbrooke School (61.9)
- Park View Academy (53.2)
- Aspire Academy (47.9)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 24 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 24 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 24 |
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