Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) Catchment Area
Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) is a community primary school in New Mills, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 84 pupils, and a capacity of 110 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
84
Pupils
110
Capacity
76%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation)?
The catchment area for Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) is the geographic zone Derbyshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) is set by Derbyshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Derbyshire catchment area documents →Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation): 110 places, 76% filled: places available
Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) has a published admission number of 110 places. 84 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 110 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 28.6% of pupils at Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Derbyshire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Derbyshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Derbyshire Council school admissions (official) →
Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation): School Information
- Full address
- Buxton Road, New Mills, SK22 3JS
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 28.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112599
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation)
What is the catchment area for Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation)? ▾
The catchment area for Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) is the geographic zone Derbyshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Derbyshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) oversubscribed? ▾
Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) has a capacity of 110 places and currently has 84 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derbyshire.
What is the admissions policy for Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation)? ▾
Admission to Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) is managed by Derbyshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) cover? ▾
Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) is a primary school in New Mills, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation)? ▾
Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.