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New Mills School
Church Lane, New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 4NR, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.4 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
680
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.5, placing it in the top 58% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 85% recommending the school, although only 30% of students achieve a grade 5 or above in English and Maths. The school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.5 | Bottom 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 65% | Bottom 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 30% | Bottom 17% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 31% | Top 50% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 22% | Top 50% UK |
Parent View (200 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child feels safe
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
My child makes good progress
85%
I'd recommend this school
85%
Progress is communicated
85%
My child is happy
84%
School has high expectations
84%
School supports development
83%
Behaviour is good
80%
School keeps me informed
73%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.9%
White Other3.7%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Other0.1%
Black African0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.36687, -1.99604 · SK22 4NR
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112936
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.newmillsschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is New Mills School rated by Ofsted?
New Mills School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is New Mills School a good school?
New Mills School scores 48.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about New Mills School?
Based on 200 Ofsted Parent View responses, New Mills School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at New Mills School in GCSEs?
New Mills School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.5. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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