What ages does Gig Mill Primary School teach?

Gig Mill Primary School teaches children aged 2 to 11. It is a primary school in Stourbridge.

Who is the headteacher of Gig Mill Primary School?

The headteacher of Gig Mill Primary School is Executive Headteacher - Mrs Joanna Turner, Head of School - Mrs Nicola Powell, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

Has Gig Mill Primary School been inspected?

Ofsted has inspected Gig Mill Primary School, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.

How many pupils are at Gig Mill Primary School?

Gig Mill Primary School has 535 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 2 to 11.

Is Gig Mill Primary School full?

Gig Mill Primary School has capacity for 607 pupils and 535 on roll (88%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.

Is Gig Mill Primary School a faith school?

No. Gig Mill Primary School has no designated religious character.

Does Gig Mill Primary School have a nursery?

Yes. The schools register records Gig Mill Primary School as having nursery classes.

Is Gig Mill Primary School part of an academy trust?

Gig Mill Primary School is part of HALES VALLEY TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.

What SEN provision does Gig Mill Primary School have?

The schools register lists Gig Mill Primary School's special educational needs provision as: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Contact the school to discuss how it would support a particular child.

What is Gig Mill Primary School's absence rate?

Gig Mill Primary School's overall absence rate is 5.3% in the latest published census.

What are Gig Mill Primary School's exam results?

Where the Department for Education has published them, Gig Mill Primary School's key stage results are shown in the results section on this page, with the last three years so you can see the trend rather than a single year.

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Gig Mill Primary School

The Broadway, Norton, Stourbridge, DY8 3HL

Phase: Primary
School type: Academy converter
Ages: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Trust: HALES VALLEY TRUST
Headteacher: Executive Headteacher - Mrs Joanna Turner, Head of School - Mrs Nicola Powell
Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
Sponsor: Hales Valley Trust
SEN provision: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Constituency: Stourbridge
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Capacity: 607
Pupils on roll: 535
URN: 150457
Local authority: Dudley
Website: School website
Telephone: 01384818600

About this school

Gig Mill Primary School is a primary academy in Stourbridge. It teaches children aged 2 to 11 and has 535 pupils on roll.

Ofsted has inspected Gig Mill Primary School, and its latest judgement is set out below. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Numbers and a report only go so far, so visit in person before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

England: previous inspection framework

Inspected 10 March 2020 · report published 23 June 2020

Good

Overall judgement at the last full inspection

This inspection took place under the previous framework, which gave a single overall grade. Ofsted now publishes report cards instead, so newer inspections of other schools will look different. How Ofsted report cards work

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Effective

This inspection took place when the school was registered as Gig Mill Primary School (URN 103822).

Read the full report on Ofsted's website

Exam results

Key stage 2 (end of primary school)

Measure	2024/25
Pupils at the end of key stage 2	91
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths	52%
Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths	0%
Expected standard in reading	65%
Expected standard in maths	73%
Expected standard in grammar, punctuation and spelling	67%
Average scaled score in reading	104.0
Average scaled score in maths	104.0

How Gig Mill Primary School compares

Gig Mill Primary School ranked 63rd of 76 primary schools in Dudley for KS2 results in 2024/25. Its KS2 result was higher than 24% of England primary schools that published results in 2024/25. Its absence rate was lower than 52% of England schools in 2024/25.

School	KS2 RWM (2024/25)	Absence	FSM (6 years)	Pupils	Distance
This school	52%	5.3%	22.5%	535	—
Greenfield Primary School	—	—	—	275	0.6 miles
The Ridge Primary School	62%	4.8%	12.1%	236	0.6 miles
St Joseph's RC Primary School	73%	2.9%	7%	201	0.7 miles
Oldswinford C of E Primary School	80%	3.9%	8%	413	0.8 miles
St James's CofE Primary School	69%	4.2%	13.8%	390	1.2 miles

Results reflect each school's cohort as much as its teaching, and free school meals share is context, not a judgement. Small gaps between neighbouring schools are rarely meaningful on their own.

School context

From the 2024/25 school census and absence figures.

Free school meals (last 6 years): 22.46%
English as an additional language: 3.5%
Overall absence: 5.34%
Persistent absence: 12.95%

Location

Nearby schools

Greenfield Primary School
Primary · Stourbridge

0.6 miles
The Ridge Primary School
Primary · Stourbridge

0.6 miles
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Primary · Stourbridge

0.7 miles
Oldswinford C of E Primary School
Primary · Stourbridge

0.8 miles
St James's CofE Primary School
Primary · Stourbridge

1.2 miles

Other schools in Stourbridge

Gig Mill Primary School ranks 16th of the 19 ranked primary schools in Stourbridge.

Amblecote Primary School Primary
Ashwood Park Primary School Primary
Belbroughton CofE Primary School Primary
Belle Vue Primary School Primary
Brindley Heath Junior School Academy Primary
Brook Primary School Primary
Corbett VA CofE Primary School Primary
Fairhaven Primary School Primary
Foley Infant School Academy Primary
Greenfield Primary School Primary
Hagley Primary School Primary
Ham Dingle Primary Academy Primary

Common questions

What ages does Gig Mill Primary School teach?: Gig Mill Primary School teaches children aged 2 to 11. It is a primary school in Stourbridge.
Who is the headteacher of Gig Mill Primary School?: The headteacher of Gig Mill Primary School is Executive Headteacher - Mrs Joanna Turner, Head of School - Mrs Nicola Powell, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
Has Gig Mill Primary School been inspected?: Ofsted has inspected Gig Mill Primary School, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.
How many pupils are at Gig Mill Primary School?: Gig Mill Primary School has 535 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 2 to 11.
Is Gig Mill Primary School full?: Gig Mill Primary School has capacity for 607 pupils and 535 on roll (88%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
Is Gig Mill Primary School a faith school?: No. Gig Mill Primary School has no designated religious character.
Does Gig Mill Primary School have a nursery?: Yes. The schools register records Gig Mill Primary School as having nursery classes.
Is Gig Mill Primary School part of an academy trust?: Gig Mill Primary School is part of HALES VALLEY TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
What SEN provision does Gig Mill Primary School have?: The schools register lists Gig Mill Primary School's special educational needs provision as: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Contact the school to discuss how it would support a particular child.
How does Gig Mill Primary School compare with other schools in Dudley?: Gig Mill Primary School ranked 63rd of 76 primary schools in Dudley for key stage 2 results. Its KS2 result was higher than 24% of England primary schools that published results in 2024/25. Its absence rate was lower than 52% of England schools in 2024/25. Results reflect each cohort as well as the school, so treat rankings as a starting point.
What is Gig Mill Primary School's absence rate?: Gig Mill Primary School's overall absence rate is 5.3% in the latest published census.
What are Gig Mill Primary School's exam results?: Where the Department for Education has published them, Gig Mill Primary School's key stage results are shown in the results section on this page, with the last three years so you can see the trend rather than a single year.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 10 July 2026.