Located in Stourbridge, Gig Mill Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Gig Mill Primary School currently has around 570 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.2% boys and 45.8% girls. Around 20.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.9%.

School Information

Address: The Broadway, Stourbridge, DY8 3HL
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Dudley
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Angela Hannaway
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 103822

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 607
Number of Pupils: 570
Number of Boys: 309
Number of Girls: 261

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 10.9% 8.2%

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-0.5)
Writing: Average (-1.1)
Maths: Below Average (-2.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
54%
Town average
63%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
3%
Town average
9%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
105.7
Local authority average
104.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
104.6
Local authority average
103.6
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gig Mill Primary School
The Broadway , Norton DY8 3HL
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Gig Mill Primary School
The Broadway , Norton DY8 3HL
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Greenfield Primary School
Hill Street , DY8 1AL
- not rated 1,074 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Greenfield Primary School
Hill Street , DY8 1AL
3out of 4 1,074 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Ridge Primary School
Gregory Road , Wollaston DY8 3NF
3out of 4 1,080 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Longlands School
Brook Street , DY8 3XB
- not rated 729 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
High Park School
Park Road West , DY8 3NQ
- not rated 1,141 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ridgewood High School
Park Road West , Wollaston DY8 3NQ
- not rated 1,306 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Ridgewood High School
Park Road West , Wollaston DY8 3NQ
3out of 4 1,306 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Old Swinford Hospital
Heath Lane , DY8 1QX
3out of 4 1,363 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stourbridge College
Hagley Road , DY8 1QU
- not rated 1,446 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King Edward VI College Stourbridge
Lower High Street , DY8 1TD
- not rated 1,531 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
King Edward VI College Stourbridge
Lower High Street , DY8 1TD
- not rated 1,558 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited
14 Love Lane , DY8 2EA
- not rated 1,239 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Glasshouse College
Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF
- not rated 2,264 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Black Country Wheels School
Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND
- not rated 2,318 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Barnardo's Wheels
Unit 3 Gainsborough Trading Estate , Rufford Road DY9 7ND
- not rated 2,391 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Elton House School
186 Stourbridge Road , Stambermill DY9 7BU
- not rated 2,886 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.