The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Sikh school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.3
7.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
12.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
79%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.01
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 100 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Sikh
Numbers
- Pupils
- 670
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 30.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- NISHKAM SCHOOLS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Co Headteacher Co � Principal Chris Deeks Co � Principal Emma Wilks (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Great King Street North, Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 2LF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmValues Academy
Independent · 579m away
Brearley Nursery School
Nursery · 595m away
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
Primary · 658m away
Chilwell Croft Academy
Primary · 683m away
Oakbridge School
Independent · 685m away
Flexible Learning School
Independent · 926m away
Brookfields Primary School
Primary · 995m away
Future First Independent School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Nishkam High School a selective school?
No. Nishkam High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Nishkam High School's Ofsted rating?
Nishkam High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Nishkam High School?
Nishkam High School currently has 670 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Nishkam High School take?
Nishkam High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Nishkam High School?
Nishkam High School is in Birmingham, B19 2LF, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Nishkam High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Nishkam High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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