Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation), New Mills

In its own words: "Is to provide a stimulating and exciting School environment where all children feel valued and safe; creativity and ideas can flourish; and children can maximise their progress. We provide a varied and creative curriculum, which engages each child, and enthuses a desire to learn and be caring and a respectful of others."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby, cricket, tennis, athletics, gymnastics, badminton, swimming, cross-country and dance.

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care until 4:30pm, from £2 per day.

In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 73% in Derbyshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 54% in reading and 54% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 6 families put Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) as their first choice and 27 named it as one of their preferences, for 6 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) are St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 90% reading, 75% maths); New Mills Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 67% reading, 67% maths); St George's CofE Primary School (0.8 miles, Requires improvement, 75% reading, 69% maths); and Hague Bar Primary School (1 mile, 80% reading, 60% maths).

Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation)'s 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

In 2026, 17 pupils (22.1%) received SEN support and 2 (2.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is New Mills Newtown Rail Station, about 60 metres away (roughly a 1-minute walk).

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Newtown Station Forecourt (outside), 60 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 33 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Derbyshire (50).

In 2024/25, Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) issued 7 suspensions, 8.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.