Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton

Good
Primary
Free schools
Mixed
Sikh
Ages 411

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~412m)Possible (~589m)Unlikely (~766m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Harmander Singh Dhanjal
Pupils:418 / 420 capacity
LA:Wolverhampton
Phone:01902537970
Address:Great Brickkiln Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0PR
Trust:NISHKAM SCHOOLS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:2 September 2013

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:139274
UKPRN:10041665
Constituency:Wolverhampton West
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Nishkam Primary excels at combining high academic standards with character development through its values-focused approach. Pupils display exemplary behaviour, are eager to learn, and develop into thoughtful, responsible citizens. The school creates a harmonious, purposeful environment where every child feels supported and empowered to do their best.

Key Strengths

  • Well-designed curriculum with a distinctive 'virtues-led' approach that builds character and resilience alongside academic achievement
  • Highly effective teaching of early reading with additional sessions for pupils who need support
  • Strong safeguarding arrangements and a calm, purposeful learning environment
  • Excellent partnership with parents including curriculum workshops
  • Swift identification and support for pupils with SEND

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a strong culture that prioritises pupils' interests and safety.

Extracurricular Activities

Wrestling club, choir, chess club, educational visits to galleries and museums, residential trips, prefect and leadership roles

Nishkam Primary School is a high-performing school where pupils achieve highly across the curriculum and develop into reflective, supportive and caring individuals. Evidence suggests the school has improved significantly since its last graded inspection in February 2020.

At a Glance

35.4%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

What Parents Think

22 responses
Would recommend82%
Child is happy86%
Well taught91%
Good progress82%
Feels safe86%
Well behaved82%
Bullying dealt with18%
Kept informed77%
Handles concerns55%
Wider development77%

Source: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+23ppMaths+10ppWriting+9pp

Reading has improved from 70% to 93%. Maths has improved from 85% to 95%. Writing has improved from 80% to 89%.

Class Sizes

30.1

Avg class size

30.0

Infant (KS1)

30.1

KS2

12

Total classes

1 class with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

100%

Over capacity

418 pupils

420 capacity

2 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Wolverhampton

High pressure
New homes approved:4,087
Projected new pupils:1,022

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wolverhampton

Admissions Demand - Wolverhampton

Low demand0.86x oversubscription

Places available

3,705

Applications

3,170

Got 1st preference

92.4%

Got preferred school

98.3%

Primary admissions across Wolverhampton (2025/26)

Inspection History(106)

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Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

3.61412%

Overall absence

6.38298%

Persistent absence

376

Enrolments

Authorised2.50915%
Unauthorised1.10497%
Persistent (10%+)6.38298%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

3.32886%
18/19
2.2693%
20/21
3.94782%
21/22
4.77607%
22/23
4.07067%
23/24
3.61412%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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