High Peak Federation

On behalf of children, staff and Governors of the High Peak Federation, welcome to our website.

Our Federation is made up of Newtown and Thornsett Primary Schools, situated in New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire.

Ethos, Vision and Values

Our Vision informs what we constantly strive for. At its heart is an Ethos focused on your child, every child.

  • To provide a caring, ‘can-do’ Federation, where every child feels safe and valued.

  • To foster a stimulating and engaging environment, where every child feels motivated to learn.

  • To deliver a varied and creative curriculum, where every child is engaged.

  • To be a foundation for future learning, where every child knows how to learn and is inspired to keep learning.

Our Values guide our behaviour. They inform the decisions we make, how learning is approached, and the skills needed in modern Britain. They are embedded in all we do: 

  • Resilience: We have inner strength to keep trying.

  • Empathy: We consider others.

  • Self-Awareness: We are proud of who we are.

  • Positivity: We are confident.

  • Excellence: We work hard to do our best.

  • Creativity and Communication: We develop our own ideas and express them to others.

  • Teamwork: We work together.

You are welcome to visit us anytime - please get in touch if you want to learn more.

You can also access key Federation information via our Mobile App. Once installed search for 'High Peak Federation'. 

Ashley Parry

Executive Head Teacher

  • Our Vision:  To provide a caring, ‘can-do’ Federation, where every child feels safe and valued   To foster a stimulating and engaging environment, where every child feels motivated to learn   To deliver a varied and creative curriculum, where every child is engaged   To be a foundation for future learning, where every child knows how to learn and is inspired to keep learning.

What's going on?

Our schools have a packed schedule of learning, events and extracurricular activities.

Here you will find our latest newsletters, upcoming events and Twitter feeds of what we have been up to.

Latest Thornsett, Newtown Events

SWIMMING LESSONS AT NEW MILLS LEISURE CENTRE07Jul2025

SWIMMING LESSONS AT NEW MILLS LEISURE CENTRE PM07Jul2025

NT CHOIR CLUB08Jul2025

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

TURING CLASS SHOW DAY10Jul2025

NT Y4-6 SHOWS11Jul2025

TH SPORTSDAY11Jul2025

1:00 pm - 3:15 pm

NT OTIS AFTER SCHOOL CLUB11Jul2025

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Calendars page(s): Thornsett >> Newtown >>

Latest Newsletters

  • 04 Jul 2025
    THORNSETT SUMMER FAIR COUNTDOWN

    Please remember, our countdown to next Friday's Summer Fair starts next week. All donations very gratefully received. Sports day from 1pm, followed by Summer fair from 3pm.

  • 03 Jul 2025
    Thornsett Quizit Fundraiser

  • 30 Jun 2025
    BEING AWESOME SEND HOLIDAY CLUB

    If your child has an Education Health Care Plan, OR is on the ASD / ADHD pathway, OR receives support for their Social and Emotional Mental Health, they can attend the Being Awesome SEND Holiday Club in August. Please use the link at the bottom of the poster to book your place, on a first come - first serve basis. PLEASE NOTE IF YOUR CHILD HAS 1:1 SUPPORT IN SCHOOL, OR NEEDS THIS PUT IN PLACE, PLEASE CONTACT RACHEL BEFORE BOOKING at [email protected], or 07970 644753, to discuss how they can best support them.

    Thank you.

  • 26 Jun 2025
    Thornsett PTA Summer Fair

  • 19 Jun 2025
    THORNSETT BRASS BAND RECRUITING

  • 16 Jun 2025
    SUMMER FAMFEST 2025

  • 13 Jun 2025
    Maths Fluency

    This is a helpful sheet to share with you about the maths fluency skills we work on throughout the year, across the Federation. It's always great for you to support these skills at home, if you get a chance!