Marlborough Primary School vs Nishkam School West London
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marlborough Primary School
Isleworth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
514 students
Nishkam School West London
Osterley · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
1,491 students
| Measure | Marlborough Primary School Isleworth, London | Nishkam School West London Osterley, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #338 of 1,720 | #38 of 640 |
| National rank | #2042 of 15,697 | #174 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 514 | 1,491 |
| Pupils on roll | 514 | 1,491 |
| Free school meals | 17% | 13% |
| Capacity filled | 77.9% | 106.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 95% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 36% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 62.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 76.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 87% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.84 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.6 |
| town | Isleworth | Osterley |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.marlboroughschool.net/ | www.nishkamschooltrust.org |
The verdict
- •Nishkam School West London scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.3 vs 80.7).
- •Nishkam School West London does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (95% vs 78%).
- •Nishkam School West London does better on ks2: higher standard (36% vs 19%).
- •Nishkam School West London is the larger school with 1,491 students compared with 514.
- •Marlborough Primary School is a local authority school while Nishkam School West London is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Marlborough Primary School better than Nishkam School West London?
On the Success Index (England), Nishkam School West London ranks higher (93.3 vs 80.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Marlborough Primary School and Nishkam School West London?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Isleworth and Osterley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marlborough Primary School: 514. Nishkam School West London: 1,491. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marlborough Primary School and Nishkam School West London rank in London?
Marlborough Primary School is 338th of 1,720 and Nishkam School West London is 38th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).