The Skills Hub

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Skills Hub
Address: Falling Lane, Yiewsley
Town/City: West Drayton
County: Middlesex
Postcode: UB7 8AB
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01895 447102
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 5-19
Type: Free schools alternative provision
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2023
Trust: Orchard Hill College Academy Trust
Sponsor: Orchard Hill College

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Craig Van-de-Velde
Capacity: 120
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 48 (60% boys & 40% girls)
Enrollment: 40% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 44.2%

Location and administration

URN: 149033
DfE Number: 312/1102
UKPRN: 10090897
UPRN: 100023421258
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Hillingdon (E09000017)
Constituency: Uxbridge and South Ruislip (E14001558)
Electoral Ward: Yiewsley (E05013584)

Easting & Northing: 506128E, 180975N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 31' 6.14" N 0° 28' 18.16" W
Plus Code: 9C3XGG9H+88

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Gagandeep Chaggar - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 January 2026.
  • Ms Suzanna Challenger - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mr Paul Chambers - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
  • Mrs Kelly Collett - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 14 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 February 2026.
  • Mr Thomas Crowe - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 December 2025.
  • Ms Michelle Gibbons - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 January 2026.
  • Ms Louise Lawn - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 January 2026.
  • Ms Samantha McCormack - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 January 2026.
  • Mr Reece Nicholls - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 15 January 2026.
  • Ms Caroline Ryder - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 February 2026.
  • Mr Craig Van-de-Velde - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 February 2026.
  • Mr Craig Van-de-Velde - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Melissa Williams - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 February 2026.