Chilwell Croft Academy vs Nishkam High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 683 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chilwell Croft Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
362 students
Nishkam High School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
668 students
| Measure | Chilwell Croft Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Nishkam High School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #871 of 1,690 | #91 of 493 |
| National rank | #8751 of 15,697 | #1167 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 362 | 668 |
| Pupils on roll | 362 | 668 |
| Free school meals | 78.5% | 30.1% |
| Capacity filled | 86.2% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 54.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.88 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.0 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.chilwellcroftacademy.com | www.nishkamschooltrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Nishkam High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.7 vs 46.6).
- •Nishkam High School is the larger school with 668 students compared with 362.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chilwell Croft Academy better than Nishkam High School?
On the Success Index (England), Nishkam High School ranks higher (66.7 vs 46.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chilwell Croft Academy and Nishkam High School?
About 683 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chilwell Croft Academy: 362. Nishkam High School: 668. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chilwell Croft Academy and Nishkam High School rank in West Midlands?
Chilwell Croft Academy is 871st of 1,690 and Nishkam High School is 91st of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).