Nishkam School West London

URN: 139720 • Osterley TW7 5PN

Overview

Name
Nishkam School West London
URN
139720
Type
Free schools
Phase
All-through
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Sikh
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
NISHKAM SCHOOLS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
93.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sukhjeet Rai (Primary) & Gerard Dineen (Secondary) NSWL (since 2025)
Telephone
02031418760
Website
Visit
Address
152 Syon Lane, Osterley TW7 5PN

Summary

Nishkam School West London is an all-through free school located in Osterley, Hounslow, with a current enrolment of 1,439 pupils and a capacity of 1,400. The school operates under the Nishkam School Trust, which is guided by a Sikh ethos that promotes respect for all faiths and encourages a cohesive community. The curriculum is designed to nurture children of diverse backgrounds, fostering virtues such as compassion, humility, and service through its unique Virtues Programme.

The school aims to support academic excellence while also focusing on the personal development of students. This is achieved by integrating the 'Language of Virtues' into daily teaching practices, encouraging pupils to embody these values in their interactions and learning experiences. The school community is committed to selfless service, reflecting its roots in the Handsworth area, which has a history of community support and regeneration.

Nishkam School emphasizes the importance of collaboration between parents and educators, viewing parents as the primary teachers of their children. The school seeks to strengthen this partnership to enhance pupil outcomes and foster a nurturing environment for all students.

Key details

LA
Hounslow
Age range
4 - 19
Boarders
Not applicable
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
NISHKAM SCHOOLS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1400
Pupils
1439
Boys
747
Girls
692
FSM %
14.00
Open date
2013-09-09
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-01-25
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1439 747 692 1400 14.00
2024-09-11 1323 688 635 1400 11.10
2023-09-11 1053 542 511 1400 8.40
2022-09-11 1053 542 511 1400 8.40
2021-09-11 886 444 442 1400 7.60
2020-09-11 677 338 339 1400 6.40

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