Hallam Fields Junior School vs New Mills Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 65 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hallam Fields Junior School
Ilkeston · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
217 students
New Mills Primary School
High Peak · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
| Measure | Hallam Fields Junior School Ilkeston, East Midlands | New Mills Primary School High Peak, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1308 of 1,516 | #881 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13872 of 15,697 | #10148 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 217 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 217 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 41% | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | 90.4% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 4% |
| 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 | Ilkeston | High Peak |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.hallamfields.derbyshire.sch.uk | newmills-pri.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •New Mills Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.0 vs 20.7).
- •New Mills Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 44%).
- •Hallam Fields Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 4%).
- •Hallam Fields Junior School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 216.
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 Hallam Fields Junior School better than New Mills Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), New Mills Primary School ranks higher (40.0 vs 20.7 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 Hallam Fields Junior School and New Mills Primary School?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Ilkeston and High Peak in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hallam Fields Junior School: 217. New Mills Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hallam Fields Junior School and New Mills Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Hallam Fields Junior School is 1308th of 1,516 and New Mills Primary School is 881st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).