ADO River Valley School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 14-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Poets Corner Centre 19a Keats Road Welling Kent DA16 3NB |
| Phone | 02088506778 |
| Reference Number | 149157 |
ADO River Valley is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. The school creates a supportive environment for pupils who often have complex social, emotional, and mental health needs, helping them reintegrate into education after extended absences. Notably, the school's unique approach includes working with various animals as part of a therapeutic learning strategy, which has shown positive effects on pupil engagement and self-esteem. Parents express high satisfaction with the school's support and education quality.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 14 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 42.86%
Girls: 57.14% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 20 Jul 2022 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on therapeutic care integrating animal education.
- High expectations leading to improved pupil engagement.
- Effective support for functional English and mathematics.
- Positive development of pupils' resilience and attitudes to learning.
- Collaborative approach among staff, enhancing pupil support.
Areas for Improvement
- Key knowledge not always identified or embedded for long-term retention.
- Some strategies for supporting weaker readers and writers are ineffective.
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