Gig Mill Primary School, Stourbridge

In its own words: "'Together we care, together we succeed' is more than just a motto at Gig Mill Primary. Gig Mill strives to provide the best possible education for your child. An education where each child feels valued, cared for and motivated to achieve their very best."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We would like to take this opportunity to warmly welcome our September starters who are new to Gig Mill and to thank you all for choosing us as the school for your child."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

In 2025, 65% of Year 6 pupils at Gig Mill Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 75% in Dudley and 77% and 75% across England.

For September 2026 entry, 58 families put Gig Mill Primary School as their first choice and 131 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 5 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Gig Mill Primary School are Greenfield Primary School (0.6 miles); The Ridge Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 72% reading, 79% maths); St Joseph's RC Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 90% reading, 87% maths); and Oldswinford C of E Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 92% reading, 80% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Gig Mill Primary School.

Gig Mill Primary School is one of 7 schools run by Hales Valley Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 57% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

3.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (86%) and Mixed (7%).

Gig Mill Primary School has a SEN unit for autism: 12 places, 12 pupils on roll.

Gig Mill Primary School had 16 teachers in 2026, one for every 35 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Stourbridge Town Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Gig Mill School (adjacent), 110 metres away.

In 2024/25, Gig Mill Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Gig Mill Primary School are Ridgewood High School (0.7 miles), Old Swinford Hospital (0.8 miles), Redhill School (1 mile) and The Pedmore High School (1.5 miles).