Nishkam Primary School Birmingham
101%
Capacity
423
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Nishkam Primary School Birmingham
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham is a state-funded Sikh primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 423 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 420 places).
the school is led by headteacher Gurpreet Kaur, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1940th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 254 in Birmingham.
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham is a popular choice with families — it received 176 applications for 60 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 81 were first-preference applications.
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 90% recommending the school (42 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Nishkam Primary School Birmingham include Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Library, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Dance, Gymnastics, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Book Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Nishkam Primary School Birmingham is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Sikh |
| Address | 3-11 Soho Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B21 9SN |
| Headteacher | Gurpreet Kaur |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 423 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.8% |
| School Capacity | 423 / 420 (101% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Apr 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1940th of 13,686
Nationally
190th of 1,378
In West Midlands
33rd of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
78%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
42 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
176
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
81 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nishkam Primary School Birmingham
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Contact Information
3-11 Soho Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B21 9SN
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