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Nishkam High School

Great King Street North, Birmingham, B19 2LF

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Birmingham.

Free schools
Sikh
Pupils
670
Ages
11-19
FSM
30.7%
Attainment 8
51.0
Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
51.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.8%
Basics 9-5
53.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
78.7%
EBacc APS
4.86
EBacc 9-5
33.3%
EBacc 9-4
52.8%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
36.04
A*-A Grades
27.8%
A*-B Grades
53.8%
AAB+ %
17.8%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 70 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Area

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About Nishkam High School

Nishkam High School is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 108 responses), 95% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.0. The school has around 670 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Great King Street North, Birmingham, B19 2LF | More schools in Birmingham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Nishkam High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025 — Outstanding
  2. Apr 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Nishkam High School

What is Nishkam High School's Ofsted rating?
Nishkam High School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about Nishkam High School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 108 responses): 95% of parents would recommend Nishkam High School.
What are Nishkam High School's latest exam results?
Nishkam High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Nishkam High School located?
Nishkam High School is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham (B19 2LF).
How many pupils attend Nishkam High School?
Nishkam High School has around 670 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Nishkam High School with other schools?
View Nishkam High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Birmingham.