The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 62.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Sikh school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
95%
+33.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
36%
+28.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
+8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
115
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
62.5
18.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
77%
35.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
83%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.02
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 103 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 92 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Sikh
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,439
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hounslow
- Trust
- NISHKAM SCHOOLS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Co Headteacher Sukhjeet Rai (Primary) & Gerard Dineen (Secondary) NSWL
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
152 Syon Lane, Osterley, TW7 5PN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBolder Academy
Secondary · 428m away
The Woodbridge Park Education Service
Pupil referral unit · 1.0km away
Marlborough Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Green School for Girls
Secondary · 1.2km away
West Thames College
16 plus · 1.4km away
Syon Park School
Special school · 1.4km away
The Green School for Boys
Secondary · 1.4km away
The Smallberry Green Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Nishkam School West London's Ofsted rating?
Nishkam School West London was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Nishkam School West London?
Nishkam School West London currently has 1,439 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Nishkam School West London take?
Nishkam School West London caters for pupils aged 4 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Nishkam School West London?
Nishkam School West London is in Osterley, TW7 5PN, in the Hounslow local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Nishkam School West London have a sixth form?
Yes, Nishkam School West London has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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