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ADO River Valley School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

ADO River Valley School is an other independent special not applicable school in Welling, Bexley , serving pupils aged 14-19, with 14 pupils, and a capacity of 24 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

14-19

Age range

14

Pupils

24

Capacity

58%

Fill rate

ADO River Valley School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for ADO River Valley School?

The catchment area for ADO River Valley School is the geographic zone Bexley uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bexley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for ADO River Valley School is set by Bexley and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Bexley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Bexley catchment area documents →

ADO River Valley School: 24 places, 58% filled: places available

ADO River Valley School has a published admission number of 24 places. 14 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 58%. At 58% full, the school currently has headroom below its 24 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Bexley publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Bexley school admissions →

ADO River Valley School: School Information

Full address
Poets Corner Centre, 19a Keats Road, Welling, DA16 3NB
Local authority
Bexley
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
14-19 years
DfE URN
149157

Other Not applicable Schools in Welling

If ADO River Valley School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Welling are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to ADO River Valley School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: ADO River Valley School

What is the catchment area for ADO River Valley School?

The catchment area for ADO River Valley School is the geographic zone Bexley uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bexley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is ADO River Valley School oversubscribed?

ADO River Valley School has a capacity of 24 places and currently has 14 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bexley.

What is the admissions policy for ADO River Valley School?

Admission to ADO River Valley School is managed by Bexley. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does ADO River Valley School cover?

ADO River Valley School is a not applicable school in Welling, Bexley, serving pupils aged 14-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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