The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 89% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 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
89%
+27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 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
- 421
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 34.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- Trust
- NISHKAM SCHOOLS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Harmander Singh Dhanjal (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Great Brickkiln Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 0PR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMerridale Primary School
Primary · 469m away
Progress Schools - Wolverhampton
Independent · 509m away
Bantock Primary School
Primary · 597m away
Graiseley Primary School
Primary · 727m away
Wolverhampton Grammar School
Independent · 807m away
The Royal School, Wolverhampton
All-through · 1.1km away
St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton's Ofsted rating?
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton?
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton currently has 421 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton take?
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton?
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton is in Wolverhampton, WV3 0PR, in the Wolverhampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton have a sixth form?
No, Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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