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Nishkam School West London

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personCo Headteacher Sukhjeet Rai (Primary) & Gerard Dineen (Secondary) NSWL

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location_onOsterley, TW7 5PN

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,211

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Attainment 8

62.4

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GCSE Rank

#2 in Hounslow

#197 of 3,216 nationally

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Nishkam School West London is a Free schools secondary school in Osterley, serving ages 4-19. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.3×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Nishkam School West London is a free schools in Osterley, Hounslow, admitting pupils aged 4-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of NISHKAM SCHOOLS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,439 pupils on roll, of whom 14% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 62.4, placing the school #2 in Hounslow and #197 of 3,216 nationally. 76.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 46.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 95% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 36% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #6 of 20 primaries in Hounslow and #261 of 3,216 nationally.

The sixth form offers 12 A-level subjects. 51.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 31.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.02 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.3× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 22.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

62.4

Grade 5+ E&M

76.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)46.0%

Entering EBacc83.30%

EBacc APS5.84

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.92

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

61.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc93.30%

EBacc APS5.74

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.92

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

60.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc84%

EBacc APS5.57

2022

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.02

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*10.1%

Achieving A*–A31.0%

Achieving A*–B51.2%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered12

2024

Students

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

95%

LA 65%

Reading98% LA 75%

Writing96% LA 72%

Maths97% LA 76%

Read SS

111

Maths SS

113

GPS SS

115

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

94%

LA 65%England 61%

Reading94% LA 75% · Eng 74%

Writing96% LA 73% · Eng 72%

Maths96% LA 77% · Eng 73%

Read SS

110

Maths SS

111

GPS SS

113

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

88%

LA 61%England 60%

Reading93% LA 74% · Eng 73%

Writing91% LA 73% · Eng 71%

Maths98% LA 74% · Eng 73%

Read SS

109

Maths SS

111

GPS SS

113

Progress (0 = national avg)

0.2

Read

LA 0.0

-1.4 to 1.9

0.9

Write

LA 0.6

-0.7 to 2.5

2.9

Maths

LA 0.6

1.4 to 4.5

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

88%

LA 66%England 65%

Reading92% LA 74% · Eng 73%

Writing90% LA 77% · Eng 78%

Maths96% LA 79% · Eng 79%

Read SS

107

Maths SS

109

GPS SS

112

Progress (0 = national avg)

-0.4

Read

LA 0.5

-2.1 to 1.4

0.0

Write

LA 0.7

-1.6 to 1.6

2.5

Maths

LA 0.7

0.9 to 4.0

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 66%

Reading-% LA 75%

Writing-% LA 78%

Maths-% LA 76%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA -0.1

Write

LA 0.4

Maths

LA 0.4

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

24 January 2024

Inspection Report

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07 July 2022

Inspection Report

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14 September 2016

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2024-01-24

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2016-09-14

S5 Inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.2%(17 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,439 pupils. During this period, there were 17 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.2%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,439	17	1.2%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,440	16	1.1%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,326	19	1.4%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,323	16	1.2%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,330	22	1.7%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,214	13	1.1%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,211	10	0.8%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,217	11	0.9%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,052	10	1.0%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,053	9	0.9%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,057	7	0.7%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	885	6	0.7%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	886	2	0.2%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	879	5	0.6%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	677	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	677	6	0.9%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	676	6	0.9%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	500	0	0.0%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	501	8	1.6%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	502	0	0.0%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	300	0	0.0%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	296	0	0.0%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	298	0	0.0%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	234	0	0.0%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	234	0	0.0%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	233	0	0.0%	3.1%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 28 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 22 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 15 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 14 pupils

Hearing Impairment 6 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree44%

agree45%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree38%

agree43%

disagree13%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree25%

agree24%

disagree21%

strongly disagree15%

not applicable15%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes18%

no82%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree36%

agree32%

strongly disagree24%

dont know8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree49%

agree34%

disagree8%

strongly disagree1%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree46%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree32%

agree49%

disagree15%

strongly disagree4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree42%

agree44%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree41%

agree50%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree32%

agree35%

disagree18%

strongly disagree7%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes87%

no13%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Sikh)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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