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Nishkam Primary School Birmingham
3-11 Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9SN, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.0 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
423
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Sikh
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a KS2 expected attainment rate of 84% in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school consistently outperforms national averages, placing it in the top 7% of schools in the UK. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% recommending the school, reflecting strong community support. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is 16%, overall, the school demonstrates a commitment to academic excellence and a positive learning environment.
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Last inspected: 8 April 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 84% | Top 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 16% | Top 15% UK |
Parent View (42 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
95%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
School keeps me informed
95%
School has high expectations
95%
My child makes good progress
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
Good range of subjects
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School supports development
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
School responds to concerns
71%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian78.0%
Mixed Other4.7%
Asian Other2.6%
Other2.1%
Black African1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.50094, -1.92416 · B21 9SN
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN137492
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.nishkamschooltrust.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Nishkam Primary School Birmingham rated by Ofsted?
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 April 2025.
Is Nishkam Primary School Birmingham a good school?
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham scores 98.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Nishkam Primary School Birmingham?
Based on 42 Ofsted Parent View responses, Nishkam Primary School Birmingham receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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