The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 84% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Sikh school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Sikh
Numbers
- Pupils
- 423
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- NISHKAM SCHOOLS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Gurpreet Kaur (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
3-11 Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9SN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Francis Catholic Primary School
Primary · 761m away
Anglesey Primary School
Primary · 932m away
Future First Independent School
Independent · 965m away
Flexible Learning School
Independent · 1.1km away
Values Academy
Independent · 1.2km away
Windsor Olympus Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Nishkam High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Brookfields Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Nishkam Primary School Birmingham's Ofsted rating?
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Nishkam Primary School Birmingham?
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham currently has 423 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Nishkam Primary School Birmingham take?
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Nishkam Primary School Birmingham?
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham is in Birmingham, B21 9SN, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Nishkam Primary School Birmingham have a sixth form?
No, Nishkam Primary School Birmingham does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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