Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
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 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
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
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wolverhampton
Admissions Demand - Wolverhampton
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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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.61412%
Overall absence
6.38298%
Persistent absence
376
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton
Progress Schools - Wolverhampton
Park Lodge School
Wolverhampton Grammar School
The Royal School, Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton Girls' High School
Thomas Telford University Technical College
St Peter's Collegiate Academy
St Edmund's Catholic Academy
Pine Green Academy
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