Located in West Drayton, The PRIDE Academy is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a free schools special and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The PRIDE Academy currently has around 117 pupils on roll, which is about 106% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 77.8% boys and 22.2% girls. Around 60.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 26.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 63.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (60.7%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Falling Lane, West Drayton, UB7 8AB |
| Website: | https://www.ohcat.org/academies/the-pride-academy/ |
| Telephone: | 01895446747 |
| School Type: | Free schools special |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Hillingdon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Reece Nicholls |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143714 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/05/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 110 |
| Number of Pupils: | 117 |
| Number of Boys: | 91 |
| Number of Girls: | 26 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 26.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 63.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 60.70% | 71 |
| Caribbean | 6.80% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.10% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 3.40% | 4 |
| Indian | 3.40% | 4 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 3.40% | 4 |
| Other White | 2.60% | 3 |
| African | 2.60% | 3 |
| Other Black | 2.60% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.70% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.70% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.70% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.90% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | 3out of 4 | 2,634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rabbsfarm Primary School Gordon Road , UB7 8AH | - not rated | 170 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School High Street , Yiewsley UB7 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School High Street , Yiewsley UB7 7QJ | - not rated | 609 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley Infant School Worcester Road , Cowley UB8 3TH | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colham Manor Junior School Violet Avenue , Hillingdon UB8 3PT | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Academy West London Park View Road , UB8 3GA | 2out of 4 | 842 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockley Academy Park View Road , Yiewsley UB8 3GA | - not rated | 842 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelyns School Appletree Avenue , Yiewsley UB7 8DA | - not rated | 898 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopshalt School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF | 3out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopshalt School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The PRIDE Academy Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB | - not rated | 0 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Skills Hub Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB | - not rated | 0 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pride Academy Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB | - not rated | 1 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry School Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB | - not rated | 1 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillingdon Tuition Centre Providence Road , Yiewsley UB7 8HJ | - not rated | 807 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.