The short version
Free schools alternative provision. 42% capacity.
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 46% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Ages
- 5–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 50
- Capacity
- 42%
- FSM
- 46.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hillingdon
- Trust
- ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Craig Van-de-Velde
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Falling Lane, Yiewsley, West Drayton, Middlesex, UB7 8AB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe PRIDE Academy
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Chantry School
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Rabbsfarm Primary School
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St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 557m away
Park Academy West London
Secondary · 771m away
Meadow High School
Special school · 831m away
Moorcroft School
Academy · 902m away
Colham Manor Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Skills Hub a selective school?
No. The Skills Hub is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The Skills Hub?
The Skills Hub currently has 50 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Skills Hub take?
The Skills Hub caters for pupils aged 5 to 19.
Where is The Skills Hub?
The Skills Hub is in West Drayton, UB7 8AB, in the Hillingdon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Skills Hub have a sixth form?
Yes, The Skills Hub has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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