The PRIDE Academy, West Drayton
The PRIDE Academy is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in West Drayton, part of Orchard Hill College Academy Trust.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
The PRIDE Academy in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to The PRIDE Academy are Meadow High School (0.5 miles, Good); Moorcroft School (0.6 miles, Outstanding); Pield Heath House RC School (0.7 miles, Good); and Hillingdon Manor School (1 mile).
Meadow High SchoolMoorcroft SchoolPield Heath House RC SchoolHillingdon Manor School
The trust
The PRIDE Academy is one of 13 schools run by Orchard Hill College Academy Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
14 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about The PRIDE Academy (as of September 2025): 36% would recommend the school, 50% say their child is happy there and 39% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (57%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (14%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 19 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 47% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 26% to a further education college.
Who goes there
65.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.1% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (64%), Black (16%) and Mixed (10%).
Almost every pupil at The PRIDE Academy has an education, health and care plan (126 of 126 in 2026). The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is West Drayton Station, about 850 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Otterfield Road, 100 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 390 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hillingdon (256), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, The PRIDE Academy issued 38 suspensions, 32.5 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
The PRIDE Academy has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in September 2022. Before that, as The Pride Academy (URN 141382), it was rated Inadequate in December 2021.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The PRIDE Academy creates a supportive environment where pupils thrive emotionally and academically. Staff develop strong relationships with pupils, boosting their confidence and self-esteem while maintaining high expectations. The school offers an impressive range of activities and real-world learning experiences that prepare pupils exceptionally well for life after school.
Key Strengths
- Exemplary behaviour management and support for pupils' emotional wellbeing, resulting in significantly reduced suspensions
- Broad, tailored curriculum with well-structured subjects that prepare pupils for complex learning and qualifications
- Strong staff training and teaching that adapts learning to individual needs
- Excellent personal development programme preparing pupils for independence and their next steps
- Extensive extracurricular activities and visits enriching pupils' experiences
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment lacks consistent precision in some areas, meaning some pupils are not adequately supported to secure knowledge and access the curriculum
- Attendance remains a priority for some families despite school's efforts
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils understanding how to report concerns and trusting staff to respond quickly and effectively.
Extracurricular Activities
Languages, yoga, cultural cooking, construction, museum visits, rock climbing, go-carting, ice skating, bank and library visits, cookery for life skills, work experience
The PRIDE Academy is a special school for pupils aged 11-19 with social, emotional and mental health needs that opened in April 2022. It is a place of positivity and inclusion where staff have high ambitions for pupils' achievement and success.
At a Glance
65.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
14 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with The PRIDE Academy
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to The PRIDE Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. The PRIDE Academy 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
- 48
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 48 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 37 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
13 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
115%
Over capacity
126 pupils
110 places
16 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - West Drayton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for West Drayton
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
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
126
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
126
Total Pupils
100
Boys
26
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
16
Teachers
7.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,911
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
36.0%
Overall absence
75.6%
Persistent absence
119
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
The PRIDE Academy
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Questions parents ask about The PRIDE Academy
What are GCSE results like at The PRIDE Academy?
In the 2026 results, pupils at The PRIDE Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 10.4. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is The PRIDE Academy's Ofsted rating?
The PRIDE Academy has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in September 2022. Before that, as The Pride Academy (URN 141382), it was rated Inadequate in December 2021.
What is the catchment area for The PRIDE Academy?
No fixed boundary. When The PRIDE Academy is oversubscribed, Hillingdon allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to The PRIDE Academy?
The PRIDE Academy has around 126 pupils on roll. 66% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at The PRIDE Academy?
36% of sessions were missed at The PRIDE Academy in 2024/25. 75.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to The PRIDE Academy?
Apply through Hillingdon's coordinated admissions process, naming The PRIDE Academy 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 The PRIDE Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 48 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 37 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 13 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 The PRIDE Academy?
The PRIDE Academy is at Falling Lane, Yiewsley, West Drayton, Middlesex, UB7 8AB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)