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The Skills Hub Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Skills Hub is a free s alternative provision not applicable school in West Drayton, Hillingdon , serving pupils aged 5-19, with 50 pupils, and a capacity of 120 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

5-19

Age range

50

Pupils

120

Capacity

42%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

The Skills Hub Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Skills Hub?

The catchment area for The Skills Hub is the geographic zone Hillingdon uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Hillingdon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for The Skills Hub is set by Hillingdon and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Hillingdon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Hillingdon catchment area documents →

The Skills Hub: 120 places, 42% filled: places available

The Skills Hub has a published admission number of 120 places. 50 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 42%. At 42% full, the school currently has headroom below its 120 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 46.3% of pupils at The Skills Hub are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of West Drayton.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Hillingdon publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Hillingdon school admissions →

The Skills Hub: School Information

Full address
Falling Lane, Yiewsley, West Drayton, UB7 8AB
Local authority
Hillingdon
School type
Free schools alternative provision
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
46.3% of pupils
DfE URN
149033

Other Not applicable Schools in West Drayton

If The Skills Hub is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in West Drayton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The Skills Hub by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Skills Hub

What is the catchment area for The Skills Hub?

The catchment area for The Skills Hub is the geographic zone Hillingdon uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Hillingdon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Skills Hub oversubscribed?

The Skills Hub has a capacity of 120 places and currently has 50 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hillingdon.

What is the admissions policy for The Skills Hub?

Admission to The Skills Hub is managed by Hillingdon. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does The Skills Hub cover?

The Skills Hub is a not applicable school in West Drayton, Hillingdon, serving pupils aged 5-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Skills Hub?

The Skills Hub was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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