Nishkam Primary School Birmingham, Birmingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school creates a warm, inclusive environment where every child is valued and supported to achieve. Teachers are highly skilled at teaching new concepts clearly, checking what children know, and adjusting lessons to help them progress. Pupils develop strong character alongside academic skills, learning the importance of service, humility and respect for different cultures and beliefs.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional teaching with strong subject knowledge and clear modelling of skills - no learning time is wasted
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes, with pupils displaying exemplary manners and respect for one another
- Reading is a priority with effective phonics teaching and support to help all pupils become confident readers
- Excellent provision for pupils with SEND, who are fully included and supported to achieve exceptionally well
- Rich personal development programme that teaches pupils about British values, diverse cultures, and community service
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Chess, dilruba, archery, cooking, gymnastics, residential trips with outdoor activities and arts experiences, breakfast club, after-school club
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham is an outstanding school where pupils thrive in a warm, caring environment centred on virtues like compassion and humility. The school has highly ambitious teaching, exceptional personal development opportunities, and excellent support for all learners.
At a Glance
13.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
42 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 86% to 92%. Maths has remained stable at around 93%. Writing has remained stable at around 84%.
Class Sizes
30.2
Avg class size
30.2
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
14
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
424 pupils
420 capacity
4 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birmingham
Admissions Demand - Birmingham
Places available
15,570
Applications
12,541
Got 1st preference
92.4%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Birmingham (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.31766%
Overall absence
4.6832%
Persistent absence
363
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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