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High Peak, Derbyshire
New Mills School
New Mills School is a community school in High Peak, Derbyshire. The school has 680 pupils on roll.
Community school Secondary Ages 11–16 680 PupilsURN 112936
Ofsted Report
Inspected March 2025
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour and AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership and ManagementGood
Safeguarding✓ Effective
View Report →Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 46.2
44.3↓ -2pp
Attainment 8
Nat. avg: 45%
30.1%↓ -15pp
English & Maths 5+
Nat. avg: 92.5%
92.2%↓ 0pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 16.3
18.5↓ -2pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
27.8%↑ +4pp
Free School Meals
Nat. avg: 12%
5.0%↑ +7pp
Teacher Turnover
680 / 750
91%
Capacity
Surplus
+£7,982
In-Year Balance
About
School overview
New Mills School is a community school in High Peak, Derbyshire. The school has 680 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Heather Watts
Age Range
11 — 16
School Hours
08:00 – 16:15
Telephone
01663743284
Website
Address
High Peak, SK22 4NR
Local Authority
Derbyshire
The School Day
08:00
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
16:15
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 27 available
Our Senior Team
Ready to Learn
GDPR
Computer Science
Drama
English
Geography
Health Social Care
History
Maths
Media Studies
Modern Foreign Languages
Music
PE Sports Science
PSHE
RS and RPE
Sciences
Technology
Literacy
Careers
Students Student Leadership
Wizard of Oz School Production
Quarry Bank Mill
National Justice Museum
London Theatre Experience
Jodrell Bank June 2025
Duolingo
Awards & Accreditations
Stonewall School Champion
Inclusive & safe environment
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Blazer
Coat
Jumper
Polo Shirt
Skirt
Socks
Tie
Tights
Trousers
Colours
Black
Red
White
PE Kit
Joggers
Pe Kit
Shorts
Trainers
