Nishkam Primary School Birmingham is proud to announce a significant accomplishment as it receives an Outstanding rating in all areas by Ofsted during its inspection on 8-9 April 2025. The report highlights the school’s exceptional standards in Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, and Early Years Provision.
According to the report, Nishkam Primary School Birmingham is a place where students thrive and feel a strong sense of belonging. Inspectors commend the school for its warm and welcoming environment, where virtues such as compassion, humility, service, and forgiveness are integral to every aspect of school life.
The curriculum at Nishkam Primary School Birmingham is highly ambitious and well-sequenced, allowing every student to achieve exceptional results from their starting points. Inspectors were particularly impressed with the strong subject knowledge of the staff and the vibrant and purposeful Early Years provision.
Headteacher Gurpreet Kaur expressed her gratitude for the achievement, stating, “This is a significant moment for our entire community. The report not only recognizes our high standards but also acknowledges the heart and values that guide our school. We strive to nurture children who are not only academically capable but also rooted in kindness, service, and strength of character. This result is a reflection of the dedication of our staff, the hard work of our students, and the unwavering support of our families.”
The Ofsted team also noted the school’s strong culture of safeguarding and the respectful relationships between staff and students. They praised the exemplary manners displayed by students and their confidence in seeking help from adults and feeling safe at school.
The report also highlights the school’s exceptional personal development program, where students are given the opportunity to take on leadership roles with confidence and enthusiasm. This includes roles such as well-being buddies and prayer leaders, demonstrating a clear commitment to service, equality, and community cohesion.
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham is part of the Nishkam Schools Multi-Academy Trust, which is ranked among the top 20 out of 1,450 multi-academy trusts in England. The Trust oversees a family of faith-inspired schools across Birmingham, Wolverhampton, West London, Derby, and Leeds.
Debbie Westwood, Director of Primary Education at the Trust, stated, “To receive an Outstanding rating across all areas is an incredibly rare achievement, especially in the current inspection climate. This accomplishment is a testament to the Trust’s unwavering commitment to the vision set by our Patron, Bhai Sahib Mohinder Singh, which is rooted in excellence through virtues-led education as the foundation for each child’s spiritual and moral development. We are humbled by the achievements of our staff and students working together.”
Deputy Headteacher Evie Glyptie also expressed her delight, stating, “We are thrilled that Ofsted has recognized the love, learning, and leadership that are the pillars of our school. It is a privilege to be on this journey with our students every day.”
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham continues to focus on nurturing both the mind and the spirit, setting an example of how virtues-based education can enable children to flourish and make positive contributions to their community.