The PRIDE Academy
Free schools special · Ages 11–19 · West Drayton, Hillingdon
The PRIDE Academy is a special school in West Drayton, Hillingdon for ages 11–19 (free schools special). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 20 May 2025.
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Key facts
- Address
- Falling Lane, Yiewsley, West Drayton, UB7 8AB
- Type
- Free schools special
- Ages
- 11–19
- Council
- Hillingdon
- Pupils on roll
- 126 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 65.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 20 May 2025
Strengths
- “There are no limits to what The PRIDE Academy believes its pupils can achieve, dream and accomplish.”
- “It is a place of positivity, inclusion and support, where pupils come first.”
- “Staff take the time and care to get to know pupils and foster their self-confidence and self-esteem.”
To improve
- “However, this sometimes lacks precision.”
- “In these instances, some pupils are not as well supported to secure the knowledge they need to learn and remember the curriculum.”
- “However, there are families for whom, despite the school’s best efforts, this remains a priority.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 25 June 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 5.1 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Hillingdon.
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