Lady Nafisa School, Sipson Lane
Lady Nafisa School is an independent school for girls aged 11 to 16 in Sipson Lane. It has an Islam religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2023. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Lady Nafisa School in detail
Lady Nafisa School in its own words
In its own words: "Our vision is to create an inspiring learning centre in which individuals can blossom and flourish to achieve spiritual, academic and personal excellence in all that they do. Students are nurtured to contribute to the success of their families, communities, society and the world around them."
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted that you are considering Lady Nafisa School for your daughter. The transition from Primary to Secondary is undoubtedly marked by a mixture of excitement and apprehension. It is our first priority to ensure students settle in quickly and feel at ease in their new school environment."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Lady Nafisa School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Lady Nafisa School are Eden Park Academy (1 mile, Good); Unique Academy (1.9 miles, Good); Tarbiyyah Primary School (3.5 miles, Good, selective); and Tarbiyyah Secondary School for Boys (3.5 miles, Good).
Eden Park AcademyUnique AcademyTarbiyyah Primary SchoolTarbiyyah Secondary School for Boys
Who goes there
In 2026, 4 pupils (4.7%) received SEN support and 2 (2.4%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Harmondsworth Lane (->s), 110 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Ofsted also found the school was not keeping to the terms of its registration (for example its age range or pupil numbers).
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Lady Nafisa School demonstrates strong safeguarding practices with well-trained staff and clear procedures for keeping pupils safe. The school maintains excellent premises that are clean, well-maintained, and equipped with appropriate facilities including a medical room and suitable playground space. The school has carefully planned for its expansion while ensuring pupils' safety and well-being remain at the centre of all decision-making.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding policies and staff training with clear procedures for reporting concerns
- Well-maintained premises with appropriate facilities including medical room, toilets, and playground space suitable for increased pupil numbers
- Thorough health and safety procedures with regular fire safety checks and comprehensive risk assessments
- Clear record-keeping systems for pupil behaviour, safety, and welfare with effective collaboration with external agencies
- Careful planning for pupil expansion with no additional staffing needed
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has suitable policies aligned with latest guidelines, staff are knowledgeable about recognising and reporting concerns, and the school offers regular training with clear systems for handling referrals efficiently.
Lady Nafisa School is an independent Muslim day school for girls aged 11-16 in West Drayton, London. The school is likely to meet all relevant independent school standards if the Department for Education approves its proposed increase in pupil capacity from 80 to 100 pupils.
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£5,964
about £1,988 a term
| bringing the TOTAL Annual fees to per student for the academic year 2026-27. | £5,964 a year |
| The school tuition fees for year 11 are Including VAT. | £5,964 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Hillingdon - 4 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Lady Nafisa School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 15
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 11 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hillingdon is 25 (the median across 111 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
85 pupils
100 places
15 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Across Hillingdon council
Places available
3,605
Applications
3,520
Got 1st preference
67.2%
Got preferred school
93.8%
All secondary applications across Hillingdon council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
4
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
7.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
85
Total Pupils
0
Boys
85
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Lady Nafisa School
What are GCSE results like at Lady Nafisa School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Lady Nafisa School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Lady Nafisa School's Ofsted rating?
Lady Nafisa School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2023, it was rated Good.
Does Lady Nafisa School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in October 2023, Lady Nafisa School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Lady Nafisa School?
Lady Nafisa School has around 85 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Lady Nafisa School?
Lady Nafisa School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Lady Nafisa School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 11 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hillingdon is 25 (the median across 111 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Lady Nafisa School?
Lady Nafisa School is at Inglenook, Sipson Lane, Sipson Lane, Middlesex, UB7 0JG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)