What ages does River Valley take?

River Valley admits pupils aged 6 to 18.

Where is River Valley located?

River Valley is located in Sheffield, S26 5QW, Rotherham.

How do I apply to River Valley?

River Valley is an independent school, so applications go directly to the school — not via the Local Authority. Register with the school's admissions office, then sit any required assessment or interview for your child's entry point.

River Valley: SEND Provision & Ofsted 2026

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River ValleyEst. 2026

IndependentSpecial SchoolSocial, Emotional & Mental Health

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

SEND provision: Social, Emotional & Mental Health

Mansfield Road, S26 5QW Website01722435750

Places usually via an EHCP

Verified from official sources

Inspected — grade pendingFeb 2026

Pre-registration inspection Feb 2026, likely to meet all the independent school standards

Ages6 - 18

Inspected — grade pendingFeb 2026

Ages6 - 18

Pre-registration inspection Feb 2026, likely to meet all the independent school standards

Capacity

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At a Glance

SENDSocial, Emotional & Mental Health

This is a special school. Admission is usually through an EHCP that names the school.

Type

Independent

Phase

Special School

Age Range

6 - 18

Gender

Co-educational

Head Teacher

Matthew Palmer

Proprietor

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd

Legal Status

Registered Charity

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Jul 2026Inspectorategrade & date· Feb 2026IMD 2025deprivation

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaWales · Rotherham · Rother Valley · Larger rural

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 3Most deprived

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileBelow LA average

Crimes per month 22

Rotherham peer median: 45 per month

12-month total258

Top categories

Violent crime

102 (40%)

Anti-social behaviour

47 (18%)

Shoplifting

24 (9%)

and 9 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Aug 2025 – Jul 2026 · vs 251 Rotherham schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)7

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m14

Nearest site130m

Includes1 public parks, 1 playing fields, 2 play spaces, 1 sports facilities, 2 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseLow — 45.4 dB daytime, peaking at 57.3 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	12.4 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · above the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	7.3 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	14.8 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Source: DEFRA, Air quality compliance assessment 2025: modelled data and reports (GOV.UK) (CMAQ-Urban model) © Crown copyright, Defra. Open Government Licence v3.0Limits and guideline: The Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010, Schedule 2; WHO global air quality guidelines (2021), Table 0.1; The Environmental Targets (Fine Particulate Matter) (England) Regulations 2023, regulation 4

Building energy rating

Design rating (Energy Performance Certificate). We hold no Display Energy Certificate (operational rating) for this site

A+

Band A+ · score -5 · 2025

Heating: Grid Supplied Electricity

MHCLG Energy Performance of Buildings register (OGL v3)

Data from:Inspection: Feb 2026Profile updated: Jul 2026

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River Valley: key facts

What ages does River Valley take?: River Valley admits pupils aged 6 to 18.
Where is River Valley located?: River Valley is located in Sheffield, S26 5QW, Rotherham.
How do I apply to River Valley?: River Valley is an independent school, so applications go directly to the school — not via the Local Authority. Register with the school's admissions office, then sit any required assessment or interview for your child's entry point.

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River ValleyEst. 2026

IndependentSpecial SchoolSocial, Emotional & Mental Health

Profile updated · DfE GIAS

SEND provision: Social, Emotional & Mental Health

Mansfield Road, S26 5QW Website01722435750

Places usually via an EHCP

Verified from official sources

Inspected — grade pendingFeb 2026

Pre-registration inspection Feb 2026, likely to meet all the independent school standards

Ages6 - 18

Inspected — grade pendingFeb 2026

Ages6 - 18

Pre-registration inspection Feb 2026, likely to meet all the independent school standards

Capacity

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

Are you from River Valley? Claim it

At a Glance

SENDSocial, Emotional & Mental Health

This is a special school. Admission is usually through an EHCP that names the school.

Type

Independent

Phase

Special School

Age Range

6 - 18

Gender

Co-educational

Head Teacher

Matthew Palmer

Proprietor

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd

Legal Status

Registered Charity

See more of River Valley

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Jul 2026Inspectorategrade & date· Feb 2026IMD 2025deprivation

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaWales · Rotherham · Rother Valley · Larger rural

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 3Most deprived

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileBelow LA average

Crimes per month 22

Rotherham peer median: 45 per month

12-month total258

Top categories

Violent crime

102 (40%)

Anti-social behaviour

47 (18%)

Shoplifting

24 (9%)

and 9 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Aug 2025 – Jul 2026 · vs 251 Rotherham schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)7

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m14

Nearest site130m

Includes1 public parks, 1 playing fields, 2 play spaces, 1 sports facilities, 2 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseLow — 45.4 dB daytime, peaking at 57.3 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	12.4 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · above the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	7.3 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	14.8 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Building energy rating

Design rating (Energy Performance Certificate). We hold no Display Energy Certificate (operational rating) for this site

A+

Band A+ · score -5 · 2025

Heating: Grid Supplied Electricity

MHCLG Energy Performance of Buildings register (OGL v3)

Data from:Inspection: Feb 2026Profile updated: Jul 2026

Export available on Pro

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River Valley

River ValleyEst. 2026

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Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileBelow LA average

Road Safety Nearby

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Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

River Valley: key facts

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Local Context

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Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

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Building energy rating