Nishkam School West London, Osterley
Nishkam School West London is an all-through school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Osterley, part of Nishkam Schools Multi Academy Trust. It has a Sikh religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2024. Its 2026 GCSE results were the highest of the 21 schools in Hounslow with published results, and 163rd of 3,298 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- GCSE results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
- Progress (2024)
- Well above average
Year 7 applications for September 2027 close in 5 days
Deadline Saturday 31 October 2026. Apply to Hounslow (the council where you live). Offers on 1 March.
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hounslow (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Nishkam School West London in detail
Results
In 2026, pupils at Nishkam School West London averaged an Attainment 8 score of 64.5, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 48 in Hounslow and 47 across England.
79% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 52% in Hounslow and 47% in England.
That is up from 62.4 in 2025.
Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was 0.92: pupils made well above average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.
Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 52.7, against 67 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 14.3 points.
Pupils sat GCSEs in 20 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Religious Studies, Combined Science and Spanish.
Getting a place at Nishkam School West London
For September 2026 entry, 117 families put Nishkam School West London as their first choice and 213 named it as one of their preferences, for 112 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Nishkam School West London
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Nishkam School West London are Bolder Academy (0.3 miles, Good, Attainment 8 51.7); Isleworth and Syon School for Boys (0.5 miles, Good, Attainment 8 46.2); The Green School for Girls (0.7 miles, Good, Attainment 8 52.9); and The Green School for Boys (0.8 miles, Good, Attainment 8 45.4).
Nishkam School West London's 2026 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Bolder AcademyIsleworth and Syon School for BoysThe Green School for GirlsThe Green School for Boys
The trust
Nishkam School West London is one of 6 schools run by Nishkam Schools Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 134 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 96% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 13% to a further education college and 1% into work.
Who goes there
13.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 46.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (76%), other ethnic groups (13%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 70 pupils (4.7%) received SEN support and 35 (2.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Syon Lane Station, about 970 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wood Lane Railway Bridge (->n), 240 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 228 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hounslow (388).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Nishkam School West London issued 50 suspensions, 3.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Nishkam School West London are Marlborough Primary School (0.7 miles), The Smallberry Green Primary School (0.9 miles), Isleworth Town Primary School (1 mile) and Our Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School (1 mile). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.
Marlborough Primary SchoolThe Smallberry Green Primary SchoolIsleworth Town Primary SchoolOur Lady and St John's Catholic Primary School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its January 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years, Sixth form.
At a Glance
13.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
Academic year 2025/26GCSE Results
2025/26 academic year
Progress 8 has remained stable at around 0.92 (2023 to 2024). Attainment 8 has improved from 60.1 to 64.5 (2023 to 2026). GCSE English & Maths 5+ has improved from 75% to 79% (2023 to 2026).
Performance by Group
| Group | Progress 8 | Attainment 8 | Eng+Maths 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| All pupils | - | 64.5 | 78.9% |
| Disadvantaged(19) | - | 52.7 | 42.1% |
| Not known to be disadvantaged(90) | - | 67.0 | 86.7% |
| Boys(62) | - | 63.5 | 71% |
| Girls(47) | - | 65.8 | 89.4% |
Show more breakdowns (2)
| Known or believed to be other than English(57) | - | 63.4 | 77.2% |
| Non mobile(107) | - | 64.9 | 80.4% |
2025/26 academic year - DfE performance tables data
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
After GCSEs - Leaver Destinations
After GCSEs (Year 11) - 134 students
2023/24 data
Exclusions & Suspensions
0
Permanent exclusions
0.00%
Exclusion rate
50
Suspensions
3.47%
Suspension rate
38 pupils received one or more suspensions out of 1,439 pupils
2024/25 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Nishkam School West London
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Nishkam School West London.
- Isleworth Kumon Centre (Nishkam)At the school · Not yet graded
- Footy Fun 4 Kids780m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Nishkam School West London from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Nishkam School West London is in Hounslow; for families living there:
Apply to Hounslow for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 16
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 14 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
6 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 Hounslow is 52.5 (the median across 90 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
Your chances of a place at Nishkam School West London
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
1,437 pupils
1,496 places
59 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Osterley
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Osterley
Across Hounslow council
Places available
3,076
Applications
3,156
Got 1st preference
68.9%
Got preferred school
95.6%
All secondary applications across Hounslow council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(3)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
70
SEN Support
35
EHC Plans
7.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
1,491
Total Pupils
778
Boys
713
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
85
Teachers
17.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,914
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,879
Per pupil
£8143k
Total funding
£216k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
6.7%
Persistent absence
1,209
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Nishkam School West London
What are GCSE results like at Nishkam School West London?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Nishkam School West London achieved an Attainment 8 score of 64.5. 79% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Nishkam School West London's Ofsted rating?
Nishkam School West London was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2024.
What is the catchment area for Nishkam School West London?
No fixed boundary. When Nishkam School West London is oversubscribed, Hounslow allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Nishkam School West London?
Nishkam School West London was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Nishkam School West London?
Classes at Nishkam School West London average 26.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Nishkam School West London?
Nishkam School West London has around 1491 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Nishkam School West London?
4.2% of sessions were missed at Nishkam School West London in 2024/25. 6.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Nishkam School West London?
Apply through Hounslow's coordinated admissions process, naming Nishkam School West London on your application. Applications for Year 7 places starting in September 2027 close on Saturday 31 October 2026, and offers are made on Monday 1 March 2027. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Nishkam School West London have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Isleworth Kumon Centre (Nishkam) (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Nishkam School West London?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 14 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 6 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 Hounslow is 52.5 (the median across 90 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Nishkam School West London?
Nishkam School West London is at 152 Syon Lane, Osterley, TW7 5PN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)