Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) vs Peak Dale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 12 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation)
New Mills · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
77 students
Peak Dale Primary School
Buxton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
77 students
| Measure | Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) New Mills, East Midlands | Peak Dale Primary School Buxton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1123 of 1,516 | #1387 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12118 of 15,697 | #14540 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 77 | 77 |
| Pupils on roll | 77 | 77 |
| Free school meals | 26% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 70% | 87.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 21% |
| 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 | New Mills | Buxton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.newtownprimary.org.uk/ | www.peakdale.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.5 vs 16.3).
- •Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 21%).
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 Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) better than Peak Dale Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) ranks higher (30.5 vs 16.3 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 Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) and Peak Dale Primary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between New Mills and Buxton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation): 77. Peak Dale Primary School: 77. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) and Peak Dale Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) is 1123rd of 1,516 and Peak Dale Primary School is 1387th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).