Nishkam School West London
Osterley, TW7 5PN · Hounslow · all-through school
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2nd of 20 secondary schools in Hounslow we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.5/10 against 625 of them, against 9.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 78.9 · 94 | 30% | 2.82 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.92 · 96 | 25% | 2.41 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 64.5 · 95 | 10% | 0.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Nishkam School West London overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in March 2024. In 2024/25, 76.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 62.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.92 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.5 out of 10 either way).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,491 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,400. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils to transition between primary and secondary phases? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating across all age groups?
What Ofsted said about Nishkam School West London
Overview
Pupils are “proud to attend this aspirational school” where they feel valued and behave exemplarily. The report highlights an “ambitious curriculum” that equips pupils with extensive subject knowledge and ensures they are “very well prepared for their next steps.” Leaders demonstrate a “relentless” desire to improve, supported by rigorous oversight from governors and trustees.
Strengths
- The curriculum is designed to build knowledge progressively, helping pupils “remember what they have learned deeply.”
- Teachers check understanding with precision and address misconceptions quickly, ensuring pupils are “fully ready for future learning.”
- Staff provide “expert support” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, enabling them to keep up with subject content.
- The school’s approach to reading is “highly ambitious,” with early phonics support leading to pupils developing a “love of reading.”
- Personal development programmes teach pupils to be “good citizens” with positive attitudes towards diversity and equality.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 61.1 |
| 2024/25 | 62.4 |
| 2025/26 | 64.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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