Nishkam High School
Free schools · Sixth form
Birmingham, B19 2LF
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Top 18% in England
17 of 84 in Birmingham
Pupils
668
First preferences per place
1.94
2026/27
Absence
5.6%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 56.4 | 52.8 | 51.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68% | 65% | 55% | |
| Average English grade | 6.2 | 5.6 | 5.5 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.4 | 5.1 | 4.9 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 65% | 56% | 51% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.94 | 0.69 | — |
76% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Holte School · 0.4 mi · Good · Bottom 33% in England
- Aston Manor Academy · 0.7 mi · No rating · Bottom 49% in England
- King Edward VI Handsworth School · 0.8 mi · Not judged · Top 2% in England
- Jewellery Quarter Academy · 0.9 mi · Not judged · Bottom 4% in England
- Star King Solomon Academy · 1.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 2% in England
- King Edward VI Aston School · 1.1 mi · Outstanding · Top 4% in England
Best secondary schools in Birmingham · Best secondary schools in West Midlands
The neighbourhood
Nishkam High School is in Hockley & Jewellery Quarter (typical home £210,000, crime very high).
What is Nishkam High School's Ofsted rating?
Nishkam High School is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Nishkam High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Nishkam High School is in the top 18% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.