Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton vs Wolverhampton Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 807 m 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
Wolverhampton Grammar School
Wolverhampton · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
739 students
| Measure | Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Wolverhampton Grammar School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #179 of 1,690 | #407 of 493 |
| National rank | #2068 of 15,697 | #3435 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 418 | 739 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 739 |
| Free school meals | 35.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 27.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.54 |
| A level points per entry | – | 41.7 |
| town | Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.nishkamschooltrust.org/npsw/ | www.wgs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.6 vs 21.4).
- •Wolverhampton Grammar School is the larger school with 739 students compared with 418.
- •Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton is a academy school while Wolverhampton Grammar School is a independent 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 Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton better than Wolverhampton Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton ranks higher (80.6 vs 21.4 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 Wolverhampton Grammar School?
About 807 m in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton: 418. Wolverhampton Grammar School: 739. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton Grammar School rank in West Midlands?
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton is 179th of 1,690 and Wolverhampton Grammar School is 407th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).