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Nishkam School West London
Osterley·London·Free School
All-throughFree SchoolAges 4–19Co-edSikh
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In terms of academic performance, Nishkam School West London has a Progress 8 score of +0.92 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 61.1, 90% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, 94% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, an average A-Level grade of c.
The school has 1,439 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 18.5%, 14% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.0%.
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Nishkam School West London has a Progress 8 score of +0.92, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 61.1. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
90% of students at Nishkam School West London achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
At Nishkam School West London, 94% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
94% met the expected standard in reading and 96% in maths.
Students at Nishkam School West London achieve an average A-Level grade of c. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Nishkam School West London has an overall absence rate of 5.0%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Nishkam School West London is 18.5%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Nishkam School West London has 1,439 pupils on roll.
14% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
6% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Nishkam School West London was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in January 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Nishkam School West London is next inspection expected around 2028.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Nishkam School West London's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
379/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
147/mo
39% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 16.5 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 8
Bus Stops
14
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Syon Lane Station
0.8km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Data Score
Computed from 26 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.