Spring Valley School
Other independent special school · Ages 5–16 · Breaston, Derbyshire
Spring Valley School is an independent special school in Breaston, Derbyshire for ages 5–16.
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Key facts
- Address
- Spring Valley, The Old Rectory, Risley Lane, Breaston, DE72 3AU
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 5–16
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Council
- Derbyshire
- Pupils on roll
- 12 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “This school exudes positivity.”
- “Its nurturing environment helps new pupils settle quickly.”
- “Pupils feel safe, welcome and valued.”
To improve
- “However, occasionally, staff do not correct pupils’ misconceptions.”
- “At times, staff do not pick up on errors in pupils’ work.”
- “This means that pupils repeat the same mistakes.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 24 March 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Straight-line distance, in Derbyshire.
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