New Mills School vs Whittington Green School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 40 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Mills School
High Peak · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
692 students
Whittington Green School
Chesterfield · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
682 students
| Measure | New Mills School High Peak, East Midlands | Whittington Green School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #186 of 329 | #253 of 329 |
| National rank | #2315 of 4,090 | #3120 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 692 | 682 |
| Pupils on roll | 692 | 682 |
| Free school meals | 26.9% | 45.8% |
| Capacity filled | 92.3% | 85.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.5 | 40.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.1% | 31.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65% | 52.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.76 | 3.38 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | High Peak | Chesterfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.newmillsschool.co.uk/ | www.wgs.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •New Mills School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.2 vs 26.7).
- •New Mills School is the larger school with 692 students compared with 682.
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 New Mills School better than Whittington Green School?
On the Success Index (England), New Mills School ranks higher (43.2 vs 26.7 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 New Mills School and Whittington Green School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between High Peak and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Mills School: 692. Whittington Green School: 682. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Mills School and Whittington Green School rank in East Midlands?
New Mills School is 186th of 329 and Whittington Green School is 253rd of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).