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OpenSecondaryURN 138586

Nishkam High School

Free schools · Birmingham · B19 2LF

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–19

Pupils

668

Local authority

Birmingham

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools (secondary), Ages 11–19, in Birmingham, Birmingham, 668 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 30.1%. Religious character: Sikh.

Open schools in Birmingham
526
Secondary schools in Birmingham
86
Academies among open schools in Birmingham
48% (254)
Open schools in B19
12
Secondary in B19
2
Open schools in Birmingham LA
521
Secondary in Birmingham LA
82

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Overview

School type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
138586

Location

Address
Great King Street North
Postcode
B19 2LF
Town
Birmingham
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Birmingham
District
Birmingham
Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
668
Boys / girls
369 / 299
School capacity
700
Capacity fill
668 / 700 (95%)
Free school meals
30.1%
FSM pupils
170
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Sikh
Governance
Academy trust: NISHKAM SCHOOLS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
NISHKAM SCHOOLS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

Contact

Headteacher
Co Headteacher Co – Principal Chris Deeks Co – Principal Emma Wilks
Telephone
01213487660
Website
http://www.nishkamschooltrust.org/

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