MixedIndependent

ADO River Valley School

Welling, Bexley, Greater London · DA16 3NB

With just 14 pupils on its roll, ADO River Valley School in Welling is among the smallest independent schools a family is likely to encounter. This is a mixed, day-only setting in the Bexley area of Greater London, inspected by the ISI rather than Ofsted. A school of this scale offers an unusually intimate environment, where each child is known individually and teaching can be closely tailored. It is led by headteacher Mrs Helen Nobbs.

14

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
14
Location
Welling, Bexley, Greater London
Website
http://www.adorivervalley.co.uk/

Headteacher

Head Mrs Helen Nobbs

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Teaching & academics

As an independent school inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, ADO River Valley operates outside the state framework. The very small number of pupils points to highly personalised academic support, with the potential for near one-to-one attention.

Learning support & SEN

SEN support
0%
EHC plans
100%

Ethos & heritage

Boarding
No

The last word

A genuinely tiny independent school in Welling, suited to families seeking close individual attention over the buzz of a large institution.

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ADO River Valley School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is ADO River Valley School located?

ADO River Valley School is located at Welling, DA16 3NB.

What type of school is ADO River Valley School?

ADO River Valley School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.

How many pupils attend ADO River Valley School?

ADO River Valley School has approximately 14 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.