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Nishkam High School
Great King Street North, Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 2LF, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.7 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
670
Capacity
700
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Sikh
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 25% nationally and a high EBacc entry rate of 79%. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 95% recommending the school, and a commendable 83% of students progress to university, including 57% to top-third institutions. While the percentage of students achieving grade 5 or higher in English and Maths is solid at 55%, there is room for improvement compared to the national average.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 51.3 | Top 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 76% | Top 24% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 55% | Top 27% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 79% | Top 10% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 53% | Top 10% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 83% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 57% | Top 20% |
Based on 54 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (108 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child makes good progress
96%
My child feels safe
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
Behaviour is good
94%
School has high expectations
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
My child is happy
93%
School keeps me informed
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Good range of subjects
90%
School supports development
89%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian54.9%
Black African10.4%
Asian Other7.0%
Asian Bangladeshi5.5%
Other4.8%
Mixed Other4.2%
Asian Pakistani4.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Black Caribbean1.5%
Black Other1.0%
White British0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
White Other0.3%
Location
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52.49569, -1.90740 · B19 2LF
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN138586
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.nishkamschooltrust.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Nishkam High School rated by Ofsted?
Nishkam High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is Nishkam High School a good school?
Nishkam High School scores 90.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% 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 High School?
Based on 108 Ofsted Parent View responses, Nishkam High School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Nishkam High School in GCSEs?
Nishkam High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.3. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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