Open State Secondary Mixed

New Mills School

Church Lane, High Peak, SK22 4NR
680 Pupils
750 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
27.80% FSM %
329 Boys
351 Girls
About New Mills School

New Mills School is a Secondary Local authority maintained schools serving High Peak and the surrounding area in Derbyshire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the East Midlands region.

It has 680 pupils on roll. School capacity: 750. Current headteacher: Heather Watts.

Information on New Mills School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Derbyshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District High Peak
Parliamentary Constituency High Peak
Ward New Mills West
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10004590
URN 112936
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Councillor Simon Evans Chair of Governors 01/12/2025 30/11/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Sue Fisher Chair of Governors 04/04/2025 30/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Inman Chair of Governors 02/09/2022 03/04/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthias Benzer Governor 12/04/2025 12/04/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katherine Bramhall Governor 14/01/2025 13/01/2029 Elected by parents
Miss Sarah Cohen Governor 09/06/2023 08/06/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Rebekah Coles Governor 21/11/2022 02/04/2025 Elected by parents
Councillor Simon Evans Governor 09/07/2024 30/11/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Emma Fairhurst Governor 14/01/2025 13/01/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Sue Fisher Governor 26/11/2024 03/04/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sue Fisher Governor 01/12/2025 30/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kate Fritter Governor 01/12/2025 01/12/2029 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
New Mills School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in High Peak, Derbyshire.
New Mills School has 680 pupils, with a capacity of 750.
New Mills School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at New Mills School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at New Mills School is Mrs Heather Watts.
New Mills School is at Church Lane, New Mills, High Peak, SK22 4NR, in the Derbyshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at New Mills School: Does not have a sixth form.
New Mills School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Heather Watts
Church Lane, New Mills, High Peak, SK22 4NR
Location
Quick Summary
URN 112936
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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