Nishkam Primary School Birmingham vs St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 63 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
424 students
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Nishkam Primary School Birmingham Birmingham, West Midlands | St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #109 of 1,690 | #404 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1303 of 15,697 | #4326 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 424 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 424 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | 58.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 19% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.nishkamschooltrust.org | www.stmich21.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Nishkam Primary School Birmingham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.9 vs 67.7).
- •Nishkam Primary School Birmingham does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 77%).
- •St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 16%).
- •Nishkam Primary School Birmingham is the larger school with 424 students compared with 204.
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 Nishkam Primary School Birmingham better than St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth?
On the Success Index (England), Nishkam Primary School Birmingham ranks higher (85.9 vs 67.7 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 Nishkam Primary School Birmingham and St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth?
About 63 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham: 424. St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nishkam Primary School Birmingham and St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth rank in West Midlands?
Nishkam Primary School Birmingham is 109th of 1,690 and St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth is 404th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).