Ofsted

Pupils, staff and the community at Nishkam High School are celebrating after a recent inspection by Ofsted hailed the school as ‘outstanding’. 

The inspection, held on 11 and 12 March 2025, praised the school’s inclusive ethos, academic excellence, and strong leadership. 

The school was judged ‘Outstanding’ in every category: 

• The quality of education 
• Behavior and attitudes 
• Personal development 
• Leadership and management 
• Sixth-form provision 

The full report can be found here: http://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/138586 

The achievement of pupils is outstanding 

• Pupils achieve very highly across all subjects, including in the sixth form. 
• The curriculum is well-sequenced and built around the school’s language of virtues. 
• Teachers have excellent subject knowledge and teach to their specialisms. 
• Reading is promoted throughout the school, with strong support for early readers. 
• Pupils with SEND and those learning English as an additional language receive tailored support and achieve highly. 

Behaviour and safety of pupils 

• Pupils behave exceptionally well and show maturity and courtesy. 
• Attendance is high, including among disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND. 
• Bullying is rare and dealt with swiftly. 
• Pupils feel safe and supported, and safeguarding arrangements are effective. 

The leadership and management 

• Co-Principals Emma Wilks and Chris Deeks lead with vision and care. 
• CEO Brinder Singh Mahon and Chair of Trustees Sarah Evans provide strong governance. 
• Staff well-being is prioritised, and governance is strong. 
• The school continues to be oversubscribed and highly regarded in the community.