Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) is a community school serving families in New Mills and the wider Derbyshire area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 4 to 11. It currently has 84 pupils on roll with space for 110, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 5 March 2024, rated the school Good. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.