Pentland Field School, Uxbridge
Pentland Field School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Uxbridge, part of The Eden Academy. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in September 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2018)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Pentland Field School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Pentland Field School are Pinn River School (1.8 miles); Hedgewood School (2.3 miles, Good); The Mews (2.3 miles, Good); and Darwin School (2.3 miles, Requires improvement).
The trust
Pentland Field School is one of 9 schools run by The Eden Academy, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 13 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
46.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 44.9% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (32%), Asian (23%) and Mixed (15%).
Almost every pupil at Pentland Field School has an education, health and care plan (176 of 176 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is West Ruislip Underground Station, about 390 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Oak Avenue, 200 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Pentland Field School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 121 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hillingdon (256).
Suspensions and exclusions
Pentland Field School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from January 2018, 8 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2018 inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
46.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Pentland Field School
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Pentland Field School is in Hillingdon; for families living there:
Apply to Hillingdon for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 29
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 29 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 3 serious and 25 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hillingdon is 25 (the median across 111 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
126%
Over capacity
176 pupils
140 places
36 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Uxbridge
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Uxbridge
Across Hillingdon council
Places available
3,605
Applications
3,520
Got 1st preference
67.2%
Got preferred school
93.8%
All secondary applications across Hillingdon council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
176
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
176
Total Pupils
115
Boys
61
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
24
Teachers
7.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,945
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.1%
Overall absence
26.7%
Persistent absence
135
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Pentland Field School
What are SATs results like at Pentland Field School?
Of the pupils at Pentland Field School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Pentland Field School's Ofsted rating?
Pentland Field School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2018, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Pentland Field School?
No fixed boundary. When Pentland Field School is oversubscribed, Hillingdon allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Pentland Field School?
Pentland Field School has around 176 pupils on roll. 47% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Pentland Field School?
8.1% of sessions were missed at Pentland Field School in 2024/25. 26.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Pentland Field School?
Apply through Hillingdon's coordinated admissions process, naming Pentland Field School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Pentland Field School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 29 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 3 serious and 25 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hillingdon is 25 (the median across 111 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Pentland Field School?
Pentland Field School is at Pentland Way, Ickenham, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB10 8TS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)