Located in Stourbridge, Gig Mill Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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 574 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.8% boys and 46.2% girls. Around 22.1% 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.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | The Broadway, Stourbridge, DY8 3HL |
| Website: | http://www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01384818600 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Dudley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Executive Headteacher - Mrs Joanna Tur Head of School - Mrs Nicola Powell |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150457 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/03/2020
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 607 |
| Number of Pupils: | 574 |
| Number of Boys: | 309 |
| Number of Girls: | 265 |
| White British | 87.10% | 500 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.60% | 15 |
| White and Asian | 2.60% | 15 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.40% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 1.20% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 5 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 3 |
| African | 0.30% | 2 |
| Other White | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.