# ADO River Valley School — Welling, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Helen Nobbs

## Contact

- **Address:** 126 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling, Kent
- **Phone:** 0208 850 6778
- **Website:** https://www.adorivervalley.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/welling/ado-river-valley-school-22368

## About

To spark adventure and wonder for learning and life through the medium of the great outdoors and build our students resilience and self-esteem to face life’s challenges.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Sep 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Outstanding education with a focus on outdoor learning: We're absolutely delighted with the progress our child has made at ADO River Valley. The outdoor learning program is truly innovative and engaging, and the staff are passionate and knowledgeable. While there were some initial teething issues with the school's administrative systems, we've been impressed with the way they've addressed our concerns. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — AMAZING school with a holistic approach: We are so grateful to have found ADO River Valley for our daughter. The emphasis on outdoor learning and animal care has been a revelation for her. The staff are caring and dedicated, and the facilities are excellent. We feel confident that our child is in good hands here. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Helped my son thrive in a challenging environment: My son attended ADO River Valley for two years, and I was blown away by the progress he made. The staff were always supportive and worked closely with us to develop a personalized learning plan. While there were some challenges with the facilities and organization, the pros far outweighed the cons. *(Mar 2021)*

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