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School information
| URN | 149033 |
| Local authority | Hillingdon |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Free schools alternative provision |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 5-19 |
| Headteacher | Craig Van-de-Velde |
| Trust | ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | UB7 8AB |
| Latest pupils | 50 |
| FSM eligible | 46.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Falling Lane, Yiewsley, West Drayton, Middlesex, UB7 8AB
https://theskillshub.org/View local authority page1895447102| DfE number | 1102 |
| UKPRN | 10090897 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 2023 |
| GIAS updated | 11 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 14 May 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Publication date | 14 May 2025 |