New Mills Primary School
High Peak, SK22 4AY · Derbyshire · primary school
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139th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,727 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0/10 among them, against 3.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
New Mills Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0 out of 10 among them, against 3.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Forest School and a Year 6 trip to Delamere Wildshore.
Getting in
The published school roll is 216 pupils against a stated capacity of 220. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the 59.0% expected standard and the 64% national median? What specific strategies are used to raise the 4.0% higher standard attainment? How does the Forest School programme integrate with the core curriculum?
What Ofsted said about New Mills Primary School
Overview
New Mills Primary School continues to be a good school, described by the report as a "happy, caring school" where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders prioritise both personal and academic development, fostering a "calm and positive environment" with high expectations for all pupils. The inspection confirms that staff are supportive, and parents are overwhelmingly positive about the care and opportunities provided.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite, respectful and behave well," demonstrating a clear understanding of difference and equality.
- Staff possess "strong subject knowledge" and use skilled questioning to check learning, ensuring most pupils remember what they have been taught.
- Reading is prioritised from the early years through a "clear and systematic approach" to phonics, resulting in pupils learning to read fluently.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive "high-quality support," with teachers skilfully adapting teaching to help them access the curriculum.
- Personal development is central, with pupils eagerly taking on leadership responsibilities and benefiting from a wide range of sports and outdoor opportunities.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not identified specific knowledge for pupils to learn, causing uncertainty for teachers about what has been taught previously.
- Strategies for checking pupil knowledge in some recently reviewed subjects are still being developed, meaning staff may lack sufficient information to identify gaps in learning.
- There is some inconsistency in pupils’ knowledge of fundamental British values and world faiths.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where every staff member is aware of their responsibilities and concerns are recorded and reported promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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