Hayfield Primary School vs New Mills Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hayfield Primary School
High Peak · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
178 students
New Mills Primary School
High Peak · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
| Measure | Hayfield Primary School High Peak, East Midlands | New Mills Primary School High Peak, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #646 of 1,516 | #881 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8089 of 15,697 | #10148 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 178 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 19.7% | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 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 | High Peak | High Peak |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.hayfieldprimaryschool.org.uk/ | newmills-pri.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hayfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.6 vs 40.0).
- •New Mills Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 56%).
- •Hayfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 4%).
- •New Mills Primary School is the larger school with 216 students compared with 178.
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 Hayfield Primary School better than New Mills Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hayfield Primary School ranks higher (49.6 vs 40.0 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 Hayfield Primary School and New Mills Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between High Peak and High Peak in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hayfield Primary School: 178. New Mills Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hayfield Primary School and New Mills Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Hayfield Primary School is 646th 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).