The Skills Hub
URN: 142107 • West Drayton UB7 8HJ
Overview
- Name
- The Skills Hub
- URN
- 142107
- Type
- Academy alternative provision converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Chambers (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
-
Providence Road, West Drayton UB7 8HJ
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Summary
The Skills Hub is an academy alternative provision converter located in West Drayton, Hillingdon. Catering to a mixed-gender student body of 61 pupils, the school focuses on providing tailored educational support to meet the diverse needs of its learners. With a significant percentage of students (29.50%) eligible for free school meals, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that addresses the challenges faced by its community.
The Skills Hub offers a curriculum designed to engage students who may have struggled in traditional educational settings. The school prioritises personal development and academic achievement, as evidenced by their recent Year 11 graduation celebration, which highlights the successes of their students. This event underscores the school’s dedication to recognising and celebrating individual accomplishments.
In addition to academic support, The Skills Hub places a strong emphasis on building a supportive community. The school aims to create a nurturing atmosphere where students can thrive both personally and academically, preparing them for future opportunities and fostering a sense of belonging.
The Skills Hub offers a curriculum designed to engage students who may have struggled in traditional educational settings. The school prioritises personal development and academic achievement, as evidenced by their recent Year 11 graduation celebration, which highlights the successes of their students. This event underscores the school’s dedication to recognising and celebrating individual accomplishments.
In addition to academic support, The Skills Hub places a strong emphasis on building a supportive community. The school aims to create a nurturing atmosphere where students can thrive both personally and academically, preparing them for future opportunities and fostering a sense of belonging.
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Nearby alternatives
- Chantry School (45.2)
- Hillingdon Tuition Centre (45.2)
- Landon School Harmondsworth (32.9)
- The Skills Hub (32.0)
- The Eden School (30.4)
Key details
- LA
- Hillingdon
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 61
- Boys
- 34
- Girls
- 27
- FSM %
- 29.50
- Open date
- 2015-09-01
- Close date
- 2022-12-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-06-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 61 | 34 | 27 | 29.50 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 61 | 34 | 27 | 29.50 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 61 | 34 | 27 | 29.50 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 61 | 34 | 27 | 29.50 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 48 | 25 | 23 | 45.80 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 71 | 48 | 23 | 52.10 |
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