Hague Bar Primary School vs Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation)
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hague Bar Primary School
High Peak · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
50 students
Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation)
New Mills · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
77 students
| Measure | Hague Bar Primary School High Peak, East Midlands | Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) New Mills, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1123 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #12118 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 50 | 77 |
| Pupils on roll | 50 | 77 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 26% |
| Capacity filled | 47.6% | 70% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | High Peak | New Mills |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.haguebarprimary.org.uk | www.newtownprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.5 vs 28.1).
- •Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 40%).
- •Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) is the larger school with 77 students compared with 50.
- •Hague Bar Primary School is a academy school while Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hague Bar Primary School better than Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation)?
On the Success Index (England), Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) ranks higher (30.5 vs 28.1 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 Hague Bar Primary School and Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation)?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between High Peak and New Mills in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hague Bar Primary School: 50. Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation): 77. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hague Bar Primary School and Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) rank in East Midlands?
Hague Bar Primary School is unranked and Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) is 1123rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).