Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton vs The Royal School, Wolverhampton
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
The Royal School, Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
1,488 students
| Measure | Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton Wolverhampton, West Midlands | The Royal School, Wolverhampton Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #179 of 1,690 | #325 of 493 |
| National rank | #2068 of 15,697 | #2895 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 418 | 1,488 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 1,488 |
| Free school meals | 35.4% | 33.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 102.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.56 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.2 |
| town | Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.nishkamschooltrust.org/npsw/ | theroyalschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.6 vs 31.3).
- •Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 52%).
- •Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 3%).
- •The Royal School, Wolverhampton is the larger school with 1,488 students compared with 418.
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 Wolverhampton better than The Royal School, Wolverhampton?
On the Success Index (England), Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton ranks higher (80.6 vs 31.3 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 Wolverhampton and The Royal School, Wolverhampton?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton: 418. The Royal School, Wolverhampton: 1,488. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton and The Royal School, Wolverhampton rank in West Midlands?
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton is 179th of 1,690 and The Royal School, Wolverhampton is 325th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).