The Skills Hub
The Skills Hub is a special or alternative provision school (Free schools alternative provision), ages 5–19, in West Drayton, UB7, in the Hillingdon council area. It has 48 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (9 December 2025): Report card: Needs attention in 1 area, Urgent improvement in 5 areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Hillingdon admissions information and published allocations
Ofsted
Report card: Needs attention in 1 area, Urgent improvement in 5 areas — inspected 9 December 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Not met |
Inclusion | Urgent improvement |
Curriculum and teaching | Urgent improvement |
Achievement | Needs attention |
Attendance and behaviour | Urgent improvement |
Personal development and wellbeing | Urgent improvement |
Leadership and governance | Urgent improvement |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 48 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 39.6% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 29.2% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 32% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 4% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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