The Skills Hub

URN: 149033 • West Drayton UB7 8AB

Overview

Name
The Skills Hub
URN
149033
Type
Free schools alternative provision
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
32.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Paul Chambers (since 2025)
Telephone
01895447102
Website
Visit
Address
Falling Lane, West Drayton UB7 8AB

Summary

The Skills Hub is a co-educational alternative provision school located in West Drayton, Hillingdon, catering to students who are unable to attend mainstream education due to various reasons, including permanent exclusion and special educational needs. With a current enrolment of 50 pupils and a capacity of 120, the school provides a supportive and inclusive environment aimed at helping students develop essential skills for their future.

The curriculum at The Skills Hub is designed to promote personal growth and academic achievement, focusing on the ethos of "Excellence through Compassion." The school offers a broad and balanced educational experience, incorporating initiatives such as The Prince’s Trust and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Schemes to enhance students' soft skills. Additionally, intervention programmes are in place to support language and life skills development.

The Skills Hub is committed to fostering a safe and nurturing community, actively challenging bullying and discrimination. The school aims to facilitate successful transitions for students, whether back to mainstream education or into further training and employment, ensuring they are well-prepared for adulthood.

Key details

LA
Hillingdon
Age range
5 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
120
Pupils
50
Boys
31
Girls
19
FSM %
46.30
Open date
2023-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Middlesex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 50 31 19 120 46.30
2024-09-11 103 59 44 120 40.80
2023-09-11 120

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