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Nishkam High School
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- Birmingham B19 2LF
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students make rapid and sustained progress across subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is exceptional; students show respect for everyone.
Qualifications and Training: All teachers are specialists in their subjects.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers regularly share practice sessions and focus on improving teaching.
Strengths and Challenges: Nearly all teaching is consistently good or outstanding.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents built the school building and can participate in governing bodies.
Communication: Regular updates on student progress every six weeks.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents speak highly of the school's impact and leadership.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders rigorously monitor progress and intervene swiftly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership has had a significant impact on raising achievement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students understand safety, including gang culture and extremist views.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Students know how to keep themselves safe and have a deep understanding of right and wrong.
Extracurricular Offerings: Students engage in public speaking, extended school day, and various enrichment activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Rich educational experiences include a balanced schedule.
Career Counselling Services: Master classes and university entrance preparation provided.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Students with special needs are well supported and make better-than-expected progress.
Subjects Offered: Focus on English, mathematics, science, Punjabi, French, and more.
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Nishkam High School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed, Sikh school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 671 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 68% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
92.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Together with our partners, Nishkam School Trust is dedicated to offering education that will improve the hopes, aspirations, and academic performance of local youth. This will be accomplished by putting into practise the Nishkam Education Vision, which was developed after more than 30 years of working with children in a socially underprivileged area of the city. For the past ten years, we have been collaborating with the government to figure out how to build the school that our neighbourhood has long desired. Over this time, the Nishkam method of education has changed, and the successful delivery of educational services is a result. Additionally, this has entailed supporting initiatives at the University of Birmingham as well as initiatives and institutions of higher learning abroad. We are committed to serving the inner city deprived area of Handsworth by rejuvenating dilapidated buildings to use as premises, and by forging partnerships with organisations that share our vision, to motivate and inspire the community. The Handsworth community, located in a socially depressed region, has grown since the middle of the 1970s and is committed to spirituality and selfless service (nishkam sewa). This was initially accomplished by constructing a Sikh house of worship (Gurudwara), which has grown to become the biggest in Europe. This school project is building on over 30 years of a community's remarkable self-reliance within an area of high unemployment and urban deprivation, in forging local community well-being and regeneration. The Gurudwara provides up to 25,000 free hot meals every week for everyone on a purely voluntary basis and with community donations.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.5 | 8.3 | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 68% | 0% | 69% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 15.20% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.94 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 32.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 44.69% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 86% | 31.13% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% | 11.85% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 66% | 17.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.40 | 2.94 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 91.76% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 125 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 88.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 35.82% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 30.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 11.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.32% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.12% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 35.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% | 46.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 79% | 29.66% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 54% | 14.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 64% | 18.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.44 | 3.02 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 92.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 98 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 90.01% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 35.88% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 65% | 32.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 11.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.83% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.22% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.99 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 4 | 29.84% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 43.52% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 95% | 30.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% 6 | 13.17% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 56% 4 | 19.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.28 | 2.95 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 92.99% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 94 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 89.72% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 34.11% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 73% | 34.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 9.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.49% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.78% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.59% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.74 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 5 | 28.45% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 41.81% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 93% | 28.92% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% 6 | 12.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 52% 18 | 17.63% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.2 | 2.88 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.88% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.29% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.1% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.89% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.97 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 29.99% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 43.66% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 47% | 30% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 16.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 18% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.6% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 126 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 40.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 33.19% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.48% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.64 | 28.91 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.17 | 28.08 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.20% | 12.4% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 38 | 183 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 92% | 67.68% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 3.64% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 5% | 13.79% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 10.34% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 41.95 | 30.92 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 44.3 | 30.39 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 41.9% | 17.43% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 63 | 233 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 86% | 70.09% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 2.74% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 6% | 9.62% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 12.15% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.85 6 | 26.82 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.98 2 | 25.77 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.9% | 10.81% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 15 | 213 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 87% | 67.85% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 4.02% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 13.04% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 0% | 8.87% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.11 2 | 25.97 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.54 1 | 25.47 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 10.02% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 18.54% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.39% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 9.48% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.98% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.09 | 22.71 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.33 | 23.22 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 9.57% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 24.64% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.17% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 11.33% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.5% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Nishkam High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1