Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School vs New Mills School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School
High Peak · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
72 students
New Mills School
High Peak · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
692 students
| Measure | Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School High Peak, East Midlands | New Mills School High Peak, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #748 of 1,516 | #186 of 329 |
| National rank | #9046 of 15,697 | #2315 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 72 | 692 |
| Pupils on roll | 72 | 692 |
| Free school meals | 26.4% | 26.9% |
| Capacity filled | 62.1% | 92.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 30.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.76 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | High Peak | High Peak |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.furnessvale.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.newmillsschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.1 vs 43.2).
- •New Mills School is the larger school with 692 students compared with 72.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School better than New Mills School?
On the Success Index (England), Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (45.1 vs 43.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School and New Mills School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between High Peak and High Peak in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School: 72. New Mills School: 692. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School and New Mills School rank in East Midlands?
Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School is 748th of 1,516 and New Mills School is 186th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).