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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Nishkam Nursery (Birmingham) (other)
- Kenya College (other)
- Nishkam Nursery (Wolverhampton) (other)
- More (other)
- Akaal Primary School and Nursery (Derby) (other)
- Nishkam High School (Birmingham) (other)
- Nishkam Primary School (Birmingham) (other)
- Nishkam Primary School (Wolverhampton) (other)
- Nishkam School (West London) (other)
- Primley Wood Primary School (Leeds) (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Grove Vale Primary School (75.2)
- St Andrew's CofE First School (74.5)
- Chilcote Primary School (73.8)
- Harborne Primary School (73.3)
- Bournville Infant School (72.8)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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