The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
- The school has significant spare capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 5–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 10
- Capacity
- 42%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Ms Dina Chhabra
Provisions
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Spring Valley, Risley Lane, Breaston, DE72 3AU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrackenfield Special School
Special school · 1.5km away
English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Wilsthorpe School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Dovedale Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Harrington Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Draycott Community Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Trent College
Independent · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Spring Valley School a selective school?
Yes. Spring Valley School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Spring Valley School's Ofsted rating?
Spring Valley School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Spring Valley School?
Spring Valley School currently has 10 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Spring Valley School take?
Spring Valley School caters for pupils aged 5 to 16.
Where is Spring Valley School?
Spring Valley School is in Breaston, DE72 3AU, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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