Nishkam Primary School Birmingham is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a sikh religious character.
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham currently has around 423 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.6% boys and 45.4% girls. Around 12.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 4.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a indian background (78%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 3-11 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SN |
| Website: | www.nishkamschooltrust.org |
| Telephone: | 01216476890 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Gurpreet Kaur |
| Religious character: | Sikh |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 137492 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/04/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 423 |
| Number of Boys: | 231 |
| Number of Girls: | 192 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 4.7% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 78.00% | 330 |
| Unclassified | 7.10% | 30 |
| Other Mixed | 4.70% | 20 |
| Other Asian | 2.60% | 11 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.10% | 9 |
| African | 1.90% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 0.90% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other White | 0.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White British | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishkam Primary School Birmingham 3-11 Soho Road , Handsworth B21 9SN | - not rated | 0 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth Piers Road , Handsworth B21 0UX | 4out of 4 | 69 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Junior and Infant School Piers Road , Handsworth B21 0UX | - not rated | 69 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Welford Primary School Welford Road , Handsworth B20 2BL | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Benson Community School Benson Road , Hockley B18 5TD | - not rated | 620 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | - not rated | 208 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | - not rated | 208 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Handsworth Grammar School Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | - not rated | 822 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Windsor Olympus Academy Perrott Street , Winson Green B18 4LX | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 2,113 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 2,682 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,157 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,245 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,245 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,898 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 3,024 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishkam Primary School 1-7 Soho Road , Handsworth B21 9SN | - not rated | 16 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 324 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Astwell Preparatory School 144-146 Hamstead Road , Handsworth B20 2QR | - not rated | 557 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenspring Training 176 Camp Lane , Raleigh Industrial Estate B21 8JA | - not rated | 621 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Academy Malika House , 81 George Street | - not rated | 713 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.