Flexible Learning School vs Nishkam High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 926 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flexible Learning School
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 13–16
99 students
Nishkam High School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
668 students
| Measure | Flexible Learning School Birmingham, West Midlands | Nishkam High School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 5 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #486 of 493 | #91 of 493 |
| National rank | #4047 of 4,090 | #1167 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 99 | 668 |
| Pupils on roll | 99 | 668 |
| Free school meals | – | 30.1% |
| Capacity filled | 70.7% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 4.5 | 51.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 2.6% | 54.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 2.6% | 75.9% |
| EBacc average points | 0.24 | 4.88 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.0 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.flexiblelearning.org.uk | www.nishkamschooltrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Nishkam High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.7 vs 4.5).
- •Nishkam High School is the larger school with 668 students compared with 99.
- •Flexible Learning School is a independent school while Nishkam High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Flexible Learning School better than Nishkam High School?
On the Success Index (England), Nishkam High School ranks higher (66.7 vs 4.5 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 Flexible Learning School and Nishkam High School?
About 926 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Flexible Learning School: 99. Nishkam High School: 668. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Flexible Learning School and Nishkam High School rank in West Midlands?
Flexible Learning School is 486th of 493 and Nishkam High School is 91st of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).