Nishkam Primary School Birmingham
Birmingham, B21 9SN · Birmingham · primary school
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11th of 258 primary schools in Birmingham we can score, 291 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.3/10 against 4,299 of them, against 9.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 84.0 · 93 | 62% | 5.73 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 38% | 3.28 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 84.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 16.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 424 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
How does the school manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the designated capacity? What support structures are in place to maintain the high academic standards as the student body grows?
What Ofsted said about Nishkam Primary School Birmingham
Overview
Nishkam Primary School is described as a place where pupils "love being here" and "thrive as part of the Nishkam family." The inspection found that the school maintains "very high expectations" and successfully ensures all pupils achieve well, regardless of their starting points. Virtues such as compassion and humility are central to school life, creating a "calm and orderly" environment with "respectful and caring" relationships.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "highly ambitious," enabling pupils to build on prior learning to acquire new skills and knowledge effectively.
- Teachers possess "very strong" subject knowledge and deliver lessons where "not a moment of learning time is wasted."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "fully included in school life" and achieve "exceptionally well" through timely support.
- Reading is a clear priority, with pupils developing a "lifelong enjoyment of reading" and becoming "confident readers swiftly."
- Personal development is "exceptional," with pupils taking pride in leadership roles and understanding "fundamental British values."
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 84% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 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
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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