SchoolScoresNishkam School West London
Free school · All-through, ages 4 to 19 · Mixed · Sikh · Sixth form
Part of NISHKAM SCHOOLS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
152 Syon Lane, Osterley, TW7 5PN
020 3141 8760 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 24 January 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
136 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Hounslow comparisons use the 12 of its 21 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 9 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Hounslow | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 7th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hounslow. Higher than 71% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 89% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hounslow. Higher than 80% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hounslow. Higher than 78% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 57 parents whose child had been bullied 9th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hounslow. Higher than 29% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 42% | 53% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 116 parents who had raised a concern 11th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hounslow. Higher than 24% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 78% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 7th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hounslow. Higher than 70% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Hounslow figures pool parents at the Hounslow schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
108 pupils in this year group.
95% — 26 points above the Hounslow average, and 33 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hounslow | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 95% | 69% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 36% | 15% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 98% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 96% | 77% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 97% | 81% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 113 | 107 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
108 pupils in this year group.
77% — 24 points above the Hounslow average, and 32 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hounslow | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 77% | 53% | 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. | 62.4 | 49.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.8 | 4.6 | 4.1 |
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.
103 pupils in this year group.
90% — 3 points below the Hounslow average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hounslow | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 90% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 76% | 60% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 2% | 1% | 13% |
| Further education college | 11% | 28% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
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
55 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Hounslow | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 31% | 22% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 51% | 50% | 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. | 36.6 | 34.1 | 35 |
Average A level grade, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| Not published | B- |
A level subjects, 2024/25
12 subjects, 168 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 34 | 21% | 35% | 40% |
| Economics | 23 | 0% | 22% | 26% |
| History | 15 | 7% | 27% | 23% |
| Psychology | 14 | 7% | 29% | 19% |
| Physics | 13 | 15% | 31% | 31% |
| Sociology | 13 | 8% | 8% | 20% |
| Business Studies:Single | 11 | 0% | 9% | 16% |
| English Literature | 11 | 9% | 36% | 23% |
| Biology | 10 | 0% | 40% | 27% |
| Geography | 10 | 30% | 50% | 23% |
| Chemistry | 8 | 0% | 38% | 30% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 6 | 17% | 83% | 59% |
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.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hounslow. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 112 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 117 |
| Of those, offered a place | 110 (94%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 213 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.3 · 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.
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hounslow | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 20th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Higher than 15% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.4% | 30.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 14th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Higher than 32% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.2% | 2.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 21st highest of 21 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Higher than 3% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.2% | 12.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language Joint 13th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Higher than 91% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 47.7% | 51.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Lower than 98% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 4.2% | 7.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Lower than 99% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.7% | 19.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Lower than 89% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.5 | 10.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Lower than 86% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.6% | 5.5% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.18% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 3rd highest of 21 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Higher than 74% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.0 | 15.9 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Higher than 86% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.7 | 12.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Higher than 84% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 21.4% | 19.0%* | 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
- Bolder Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Isleworth and Syon School for Boys 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Green School for Girls 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- New Level Academy 0.8 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 needs attention, 4 urgent improvement
- The Green School for Boys 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Elthorne Park High School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 69% grade 5+ English and maths
- Gunnersbury Catholic School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 81% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ealing Fields CofE High School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection · 80% grade 5+ English and maths
- Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 66% grade 5+ English and maths
- Brentford School for Girls 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Nishkam School West London's Ofsted rating?
Nishkam School West London was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 January 2024.
How did Nishkam School West London do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 77% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 32 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Nishkam School West London?
87% of the 136 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Nishkam School West London to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Nishkam School West London oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 117 families put Nishkam School West London as their first choice for 112 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 110 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139720.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.