Sub £10000 I would agree Rav4/Sportage/CRV/XC60 all good and reliable.
If you want the height then an S-Max/ Galaxy etc offer better value, mpg etc. They will have a more useful boot space and, if you need 3 child seats in the rear, offer individual seats which move independently. After all they are designed as kid carriers, unlike the Chelsea tractors.
Top tip. If you feel you have enough kids and don't want a vasectomy then buy her a Zafira.
Because if you do you won't be getting any "sexy time" again!!