Guru Nanak Sikh Academy

Academy · All-through, ages 4 to 18 · Mixed · Sikh · Nursery class · Sixth form

Part of GURU NANAK SIKH ACADEMY LIMITED

Springfield Road, Hayes, UB4 0LT

020 8573 6085 · School website · Map and directions

OfstedGoodInspected 24 May 2023
Grade 5 or above in English and maths52%England 45% · 2024/25
2nd highest of 7 state secondary schools in Hayes.
Higher than 68% of 3,259 state secondary schools in England.
Pupils1,553Room for 1,500 Pupil numbers in January of each year: 1,549 in 2019, 1,516 in 2021, 1,574 in 2022, 1,603 in 2023, 1,560 in 2024, 1,580 in 2025, 1,553 in 2026. Across England, secondary state school pupil numbers were up 10% from 2019 to 2025.
First-choice applications per place1.0114 for 118 places, September 2026
2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Hayes.
Higher than 53% of 3,219 state secondary schools in England.

Ofsted inspection

Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 24 May 2023.

This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.

AreaGrade
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
Early yearsGood
Sixth formGood
SafeguardingEffective

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Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.

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Results

Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25

60 pupils in this year group.

80% — 13 points above the Hillingdon average, and 18 points above the England average.

MeasureThis schoolHillingdonEngland
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths 80% 67% 62%
Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths 13% 9% 8%
Met the expected standard in reading 88% 78% 75%
Met the expected standard in writing 83% 75% 72%
Met the expected standard in maths 85% 79% 74%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. 107 106 106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. 108 106 105
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
50% 60% 70% 80% 90% England 2022/23: 60%England 2023/24: 61%England 2024/25: 62% This school 2022/23: 75%This school 2023/24: 78%This school 2024/25: 80% This school England 62% 2022/23 75% 2023/24 78% 2024/25 80%

Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.

GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25

178 pupils in this year group.

52% — 2 points above the Hillingdon average, and 6 points above the England average.

MeasureThis schoolHillingdonEngland
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 52% 50% 45%
Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. 49.9 47.8 46.1
EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. 4.8 4.3 4.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths, over time
40% 50% 60% 70% 80% England 2022/23: 45%England 2023/24: 46%England 2024/25: 45% This school 2022/23: 67%This school 2023/24: 62%This school 2024/25: 52% This school England 45% 2022/23 67% 2023/24 62% 2024/25 52%

Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.

Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.

After Year 11

Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.

180 pupils in this year group.

96% — 3 points above the Hillingdon average, and 4 points above the England average.

Where pupils went after Year 11
This school 76%20%
England 34%13%37%
MeasureThis schoolHillingdonEngland
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. 96% 93% 92%
School sixth form 76% 58% 34%
Sixth form college 1% 2% 13%
Further education college 20% 28% 37%
Apprenticeship 0% 2% 3%
Work 0% 1% 3%

Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time

2023/242024/25
99%96%

Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.

A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25

86 A level students in this year group.

MeasureThis schoolHillingdonEngland
Average A level grade C- C+ B-
A level exams graded A* or A 16% 21% 26%
A level exams graded A* to B 31% 48% 53%
Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. 28.0 33.0 35
Average points per A level entry, over time
20 25 30 35 40 England 2022/23: 34.2England 2023/24: 34.4England 2024/25: 35 This school 2022/23: 27.4This school 2023/24: 33.0This school 2024/25: 28.0 This school England 35 2022/23 27.4 2023/24 33.0 2024/25 28.0

A level subjects, 2024/25

15 subjects, 250 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.

SubjectExamsA*A* or AEngland A* or A
Mathematics 43 14% 28% 40%
Psychology 39 3% 5% 19%
Economics 26 4% 12% 26%
Sociology 22 0% 0% 20%
Biology 19 5% 21% 27%
Chemistry 18 11% 22% 30%
Government and Politics 17 0% 0% 26%
History 12 0% 8% 23%
English Literature 11 0% 0% 23%
Physics 11 0% 27% 31%
Religious Studies 11 0% 0% 22%
Geography 10 20% 30% 23%
Mathematics (Further) 6 17% 50% 59%

Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Punjabi, Computer Studies / Computing.

Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.

Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.

After sixth form

Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.

95 students in this year group.

88% — 11 points above the Hillingdon average, and 9 points above the England average.

MeasureThis schoolHillingdonEngland
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. 88% 77% 79%
Apprenticeship 1% 5% 7%
Work 12% 19% 28%

Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time

2023/242024/25
93%88%

Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.

Going on to university

Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.

100 students in this year group.

81% — 18 points above the Hillingdon average, and 21 points above the England average.

MeasureThis schoolHillingdonEngland
Went on to a degree or other higher education 81% 63% 60%
Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. 26% 14% 19%

Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time

2023/242024/25
86%81%

Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.

Admissions

Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hillingdon. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.

How hard is it to get in (Year 7)?

For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.

Places offered118
Families who put it first114
Of those, offered a place99 (87%)
Families who listed it at all275

First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.0

This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.

How hard is it to get in (Reception)?

For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.

Places offered60
Families who put it first69
Of those, offered a place59 (86%)
Families who listed it at all178

First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.1

This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.

This is a Sikh school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.

Admissions dates and schools in Hillingdon

Pupils, staff and SEND

PupilsThis schoolHillingdonEngland
Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years
7th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Hayes.
Higher than 23% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
17.6% 28.6%* 28.9%
With an education, health and care plan
3rd highest of 7 state secondary schools in Hayes.
Higher than 32% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
2.2% 2.6%* 3.1%
Receiving special educational needs support
6th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Hayes.
Higher than 13% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
8.2% 10.4%* 13.4%
English as an additional language
6th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Hayes.
Higher than 97% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
66.1% 44.1%* 19.2%
Overall absence (sessions missed)
1st lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Hayes.
Lower than 77% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England.
6.8% 7.8%* 8.4%
Persistently absent (missed 10% or more)
1st lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Hayes.
Lower than 73% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England.
18.6% 22.4%* 23.4%
Suspensions per 100 pupils
1st lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Hayes.
Lower than 95% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England.
1.3 9.6 21.2
Pupils suspended at least once
1st lowest of 7 state secondary schools in Hayes.
Lower than 94% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England.
1.3% 5.2% 7.3%
Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils 0.13% 0.09% 0.23%
Pupils per teacher
1st highest of 7 state secondary schools in Hayes.
Higher than 50% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England.
16.8 16.0 16.7
Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff)
2nd highest of 7 state secondary schools in Hayes.
Higher than 47% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England.
11.7 12.1 11.8
Teachers who left during the year
6th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Hayes.
Higher than 48% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England.
12.8% 15.2%* 14.2%*

Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.

Nearby secondary schools

Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.

Questions parents ask

What is Guru Nanak Sikh Academy's Ofsted rating?

Guru Nanak Sikh Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 May 2023.

How did Guru Nanak Sikh Academy do in its GCSEs?

In 2024/25, 52% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 6 points above the England average of 45%.

Is Guru Nanak Sikh Academy oversubscribed?

For the September 2026 intake, 114 families put Guru Nanak Sikh Academy as their first choice for 118 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 99 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.

Sources

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Page updated 26 September 2026.