Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton

URN: 139274 • Wolverhampton WV3 0PR

Overview

Name
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton
URN
139274
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Multi-faith
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
NISHKAM SCHOOLS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Harmander Singh Dhanjal (since 2025) , Head Teacher
Telephone
01902537970
Website
Visit
Address
Great Brickkiln Street, Wolverhampton WV3 0PR

Summary

Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton is a mixed free school located in Wolverhampton, serving 421 pupils with a capacity of 420. The school operates under the Nishkam School Trust, which promotes a Sikh ethos while embracing a multi-faith approach. This distinctive model emphasizes respect for all beliefs and aims to foster a cohesive society by nurturing children from diverse backgrounds. The curriculum is guided by virtues such as compassion, humility, and service, which are integrated into teaching and learning.

The school is committed to supporting the local community, particularly in areas of social disadvantage. It draws on over 30 years of community engagement and educational initiatives, aiming to uplift aspirations and academic attainment among its pupils. The Nishkam approach encourages parental involvement, recognising parents as the first educators of their children.

Nishkam Primary School also promotes a culture of collective worship and learning from faith, rather than merely about faith. This innovative characteristic aims to develop well-rounded individuals who embody the virtues taught within the school environment.

Key details

LA
Wolverhampton
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
Not applicable
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
NISHKAM SCHOOLS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
421
Boys
230
Girls
191
FSM %
34.40
Open date
2013-09-02
Close date
Last Ofsted
2020-02-05
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 421 230 191 420 34.40
2024-09-11 419 226 193 420 36.30
2023-09-11 419 218 201 420 34.60
2022-09-11 419 218 201 420 34.60
2021-09-11 376 201 175 420 33.80
2020-09-11 351 181 170 420 28.20

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