New Mills School
URN: 112936 • High Peak SK22 4NR
Overview
- Name
- New Mills School
- URN
- 112936
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Heather Watts (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01663743284
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Lane, High Peak SK22 4NR
Summary
New Mills School is a mixed community secondary school located in High Peak, Derbyshire, with an enrolment of approximately 680 pupils and a capacity for 750. The school aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters academic achievement and personal development. With a significant proportion of students (27.80%) eligible for free school meals, New Mills School is committed to addressing the diverse needs of its student body.
The curriculum at New Mills School is designed to be broad and balanced, offering a range of subjects that cater to various interests and abilities. The school places a strong emphasis on both academic success and the development of essential life skills, preparing students for future challenges.
Community engagement is an integral part of the school's ethos, with initiatives aimed at fostering strong relationships between students, parents, and local organizations. This collaborative approach helps create a nurturing environment where students can thrive both academically and socially. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The curriculum at New Mills School is designed to be broad and balanced, offering a range of subjects that cater to various interests and abilities. The school places a strong emphasis on both academic success and the development of essential life skills, preparing students for future challenges.
Community engagement is an integral part of the school's ethos, with initiatives aimed at fostering strong relationships between students, parents, and local organizations. This collaborative approach helps create a nurturing environment where students can thrive both academically and socially. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
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Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 750
- Pupils
- 680
- Boys
- 329
- Girls
- 351
- FSM %
- 27.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 680 | 329 | 351 | 750 | 27.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 660 | 331 | 329 | 750 | 23.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 611 | 324 | 287 | 750 | 17.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 611 | 324 | 287 | 750 | 17.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 621 | 320 | 301 | 1038 | 14.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 579 | 299 | 280 | 1038 | 10.50 |
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