Nishkam Primary School Birmingham

URN: 137492 • Birmingham B21 9SN

Overview

Name
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham
URN
137492
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Sikh
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
NISHKAM SCHOOLS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
68.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Gurpreet Kaur (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01216476890
Website
Visit
Address
3-11 Soho Road, Birmingham B21 9SN

Summary

Nishkam Primary School Birmingham is a mixed free school located in Handsworth, serving 423 pupils with a capacity of 420. The school operates under the Nishkam School Trust, which is rooted in Sikh values while embracing a multi-faith ethos. This approach emphasizes respect for all beliefs and aims to foster a cohesive society by nurturing children from diverse backgrounds. The school's educational model is guided by virtues such as compassion, humility, and service, which are integrated into teaching and learning.

The Nishkam School Trust has a strong commitment to community engagement, having evolved from over 30 years of educational and voluntary work in the area. The school aims to uplift the local community, which has faced challenges such as high unemployment and urban deprivation. Through partnerships and community initiatives, including the provision of free meals, the school seeks to inspire and support families in their educational journey.

Parents are viewed as essential partners in their children's education, and the school encourages collaboration to foster academic excellence and strong relationships. The Home School Agreement reflects this commitment, aiming to support parents in nurturing their children’s development in both faith and learning.

Key details

LA
Birmingham
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
NISHKAM SCHOOLS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
423
Boys
231
Girls
192
FSM %
12.80
Open date
2011-09-06
Close date
Last Ofsted
2015-04-24
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 423 231 192 420 12.80
2024-09-11 420 240 180 420 11.40
2023-09-11 421 240 181 420 10.20
2022-09-11 421 240 181 420 10.20
2021-09-11 420 240 180 420 10.20
2020-09-11 420 239 181 420 9.80

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