Gig Mill Primary School Nursery

Morning or afternoon attendance for a 15-hour place gives Gig Mill’s nursery a clear practical starting point. Families can also express interest in 30 hours, making the choice of attendance pattern part of the initial enquiry. The nursery belongs to Gig Mill Primary School, on The Broadway in Norton, Stourbridge.

The school aims to build independence, resilience and confidence across its curriculum, which includes Nursery. Those aims give families a sense of the educational direction: learning to communicate, work with others and approach a challenge sits alongside acquiring knowledge.

Gig Mill’s curriculum aims include creativity and clear communication. The school uses Skills Builder to develop abilities such as listening, problem solving and teamwork, alongside staying positive and aiming high. These are practical ambitions for early learning: being able to listen to another person and tackle a difficulty matters alongside what a child knows.

Outdoor space is a concrete feature of the wider school setting. The grounds contain a Forest School, and the school provides outdoor learning for children. A whole-school library also forms part of its provision. These features give the school’s emphasis on reading and the environment a physical setting, rather than leaving those interests as abstract aims.

Parents have access to a SEND & Early Years Parent Information Hub. It brings those two topics together as a point of contact with information for families.

Communication can begin during the nursery enquiry. Parents can request a return call and add information they want the school to know, giving them a direct opportunity to introduce their child and raise their own questions.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Families must make a separate Reception application through the normal admissions process and meet the deadline for the relevant intake.

For September 2027 entry, the application window runs from 1 October 2026 to 15 January 2027. Families living in Dudley borough can apply through Dudley’s online admissions service or request a paper application from the School Admissions Service. Up to five school preferences can be ranked. Choosing nursery attendance and choosing Reception preferences are separate decisions, so keep that application deadline in the family calendar.

The online nursery booking route accepts interest in 15 hours, 30 hours or an undecided option. For 15 hours, parents select a morning or afternoon preference. They can also indicate whether they want an immediate start; that is a request, rather than confirmation of a place.

The enquiry collects the child’s birth date, address and parent contact details. It also asks for a 30-hour code where applicable and whether funding will be split with another setting. Families can request contact about a show around through the same process.

For direct enquiries, contact Gig Mill on 01384 818600 or email info@gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk. The school address is The Broadway, Norton, Stourbridge, DY8 3HL; drivers using satellite navigation are directed to DY8 3HP.