Nishkam High School
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Attainment 8 of 51.3 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 51.3
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 70%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.69
- Confidence interval:
- [0.40, 0.97]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Sikh religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Sikh). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 108 | 51.3 | — | 70.4% | 78.7% | 4.9 |
| 2023/2024 | 102 | 52.8 | +0.69 | 72.5% | 83.3% | 5.0 |
| 2022/2023 | 100 | 56.4 | +0.94 | 83.0% | 86.0% | 5.4 |
| 2021/2022 | 123 | 57.2 | +1.08 | 88.0% | 79.0% | 5.4 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Birmingham for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 138586 |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Free schools |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-19 |
| Headteacher | Principal Co Principal Chris Deeks Co Principal Emma Wilks |
| Trust | NISHKAM SCHOOLS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Sikh |
| Postcode | B19 2LF |
| Latest pupils | 108 |
| FSM eligible | 30.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Great King Street North, Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 2LF
http://www.nishkamschooltrust.org/View local authority page1213487660| DfE number | 4004 |
| UKPRN | 10038734 |
| Opened | 31 Aug 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 9 Jul 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 5 May 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Publication date | 5 May 2025 |