ADO River Valley School is a specialist independent school that received its registration in the autumn of 2022.
Sixth form school
ADO River Valley School
ADO River Valley offers a unique outdoor learning experience for Post-16 students, combining education and therapy in a therapeutic environment.
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Updated 4 months ago
At a glance
Key facts
Head
Helen Nobbs
Gender
Co-ed
Pupils
29
8 girls, 6 boys
Location
Welling, Bexley
Suburban setting
Day or boarding
Day
Age range
14 to 19
Founded
2009
Entry points
16+
Ofsted inspection
Learning support
Additional provision
Saturday school
No
Scholarships
Academic
Overview
About ADO River Valley School
ADO River Valley School is run by ADO Services C.I.C., a Not-For-Profit Community Interest Company. The school operates from 9:00am to 3:30pm and is located at Poets Corner Centre, 19a Keats Road, Welling, Kent DA16 3NB. The school provides a Post-16 provision focusing on outdoor education and therapeutic interventions including animal science, equine studies, adventure sport, mindfulness, and more. Students attend a two-day practical assessment before joining. The school emphasizes healthy eating, outdoor clothing requirements, and a strict mobile phone policy. Transport is arranged privately or through professionals, with collection at 3:30pm. The school promotes peer mentoring and mutual respect among students.
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Independent co-ed sixth-form college in Bexley for ages 16–19. Non-selective intake.
Best for
- Students choosing a sixth-form move at 16+ rather than continuing at their current school.
- Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
- Families who would rather not put their child through a selective entrance assessment.
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Admissions
Application timeline
- TBCOpen dayTo be confirmedBy arrangementPrivate Tours Available
Not yet published: registration opens, registration closes, bursary deadline, assessment, interview, offers, acceptance deadline.
UpcomingOpen events
Upcoming
Open events
Private tours by arrangement with admissions.
Fees & costFees
Fees & cost
Fees
Fees TBCper year · day
Extras: registration, deposit, uniform, lunches, trips, music lessons, exam fees.
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Financial supportBursaries & Scholarships
Financial support
Bursaries & Scholarships
What sets it apartDistinctive features
What sets it apart
Distinctive features
Outdoor Specialist Independent School
Innovative and holistic learning programmes
Therapeutic outdoor environment
Specialist alternative provision
Beyond the classroomActivities & co-curricular
Beyond the classroom
Activities & co-curricular
other
Adventure/nature/eco activitiesAnimal CareBushcraft skillsCountryside & Environment outdoor studiesEquine StudiesForest schoolJack Petchey Achievement Award
On campusFacilities
On campus
Facilities
sports
Equine facilities (horses and ponies)
academic
6.4-acre outdoor learning site (Poets Corner Centre)Animal care area (domestic and exotic species)Growing farmHedgerows and River Wogebourne habitatIndoor classroom facilitiesPastureWoodland
wellbeing
Therapeutic outdoor areas
CurriculumQualifications offered
Curriculum
Qualifications offered
BTEC
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What kind of child is ADO River Valley School best for?+
ADO River Valley School suits: Students choosing a sixth-form move at 16+ rather than continuing at their current school; Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex; Families who would rather not put their child through a selective entrance assessment.
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How does admissions work?+
ADO River Valley School is non-selective. Registration dates vary by entry point.
Does ADO River Valley School support SEND?+
ADO River Valley School offers some SEND support. Ask admissions which needs it can meet.
What ages does ADO River Valley School take?+
ADO River Valley School takes pupils from age 14 to 19.
Is ADO River Valley School a day or boarding school?+
ADO River Valley School is a day school.
Is ADO River Valley School co-educational or single-sex?+
ADO River Valley School is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.
Where is ADO River Valley School?+
ADO River Valley School is in Bexley, DA16 3NB.
How do I contact admissions at ADO River Valley School?+
Contact ADO River Valley School by email at education@adorivervalley.co.uk or phone on 02088506778.
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