SEND school
Hillingdon Council has approved plans for a new SEND school to support children with special educational needs.
Hillingdon Council's Planning Committee approved plans in October 2026 for a new school for children with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) at The Lodge, Harmondsworth Lane, West Drayton. The facility will cater for 88 pupils aged between 5 and 19, with 66 staff members, offering a care model for local children with specialised support.
The school is designed to support children facing emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs, specifically those considered low-risk but with high care needs, including pupils with mild learning difficulties, as outlined in the council's approval.
Key facts
- Hillingdon Council's Planning Committee approved plans for a new SEND school in October 2026. Source
- The new SEND school will be located at The Lodge, Harmondsworth Lane, West Drayton. Source
- The school will cater for 88 pupils aged 5 to 19 and employ 66 staff members. Source
- The school will support children with emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs. Source
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