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Spring Valley School

Breaston, Derbyshire, East Midlands · DE72 3AU

Spring Valley School is a notably small independent school in Breaston, Derbyshire, with around ten pupils on roll. Its size places it among the smallest of settings, where teaching is necessarily intimate and individual attention is built into daily life. The school is co-educational, takes pupils from age 11, and offers boarding alongside day places. It is inspected by the ISI and led by Head Mr Dina Chhabra.

10

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
10
Location
Breaston, Derbyshire, East Midlands
Website
www.roachesschool.net

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Head Mr Dina Chhabra

Teaching & academics

Entry at 11 is available, in keeping with the school's role at the secondary stage. With a roll of only around ten pupils, classes are extremely small, allowing teaching to be closely tailored to each child.

Ethos & heritage

Boarding
Yes

The last word

A tiny independent school for families who want highly personal attention and the option of boarding.

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Spring Valley School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Spring Valley School located?

Spring Valley School is located at Spring Valley, The Old Rectory, Risley Lane, Breaston, DE72 3AU.

What type of school is Spring Valley School?

Spring Valley School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East Midlands.

How many pupils attend Spring Valley School?

Spring Valley School has approximately 10 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.