Nishkam High School
Birmingham, B19 2LF · Birmingham · secondary school
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13th of 88 secondary schools in Birmingham we can score, 89 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.2/10 against 815 of them, against 8.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 56.2 · 76 | 46% | 3.48 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.69 · 90 | 38% | 3.48 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 52.0 · 78 | 15% | 1.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Nishkam High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.69 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 668 pupils against a stated capacity of 700. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With 32 places currently available, how does the school manage entry-year availability for new applicants? How does the school support pupils to maintain the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific support is offered to help pupils achieve the national median in Attainment 8?
What Ofsted said about Nishkam High School
Overview
Nishkam High School is described as a place rooted in inclusivity and academic excellence, where pupils are very proud and enjoy their learning. The report highlights that leaders have very high ambitions for all pupils, who achieve very highly across the curriculum and in the sixth form. The school’s philosophy that ‘excellence is for every child’ is central to its practice, ensuring accessibility for all learners regardless of challenges.
Strengths
- The curriculum is well sequenced to provide the knowledge needed for success, with exceptionally high entry levels and achievement.
- Teachers demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and are taught to their specialisms wherever possible.
- Pupils behave exceptionally well, acting with responsibility and courtesy, while bullying is rare and incidents are dealt with swiftly.
- Personal development is promoted exceptionally well, including a secure understanding of fundamental British values and opportunities for reflection.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is high-quality, with very accurate early identification meeting needs promptly.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with pupils knowing how to keep themselves safe and confident that there is always an adult to talk to if they need to.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 52.8 |
| 2024/25 | 51.3 |
| 2025/26 | 52.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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