Danecourt Community School
URN: 119035 • Gillingham ME8 6AA
Overview
- Name
- Danecourt Community School
- URN
- 119035
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Somers (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Hotel Road, Gillingham ME8 6AA
Summary
Danecourt Community School, located in Gillingham, Medway, is a community special school dedicated to primary-aged children with special educational needs. Catering to a diverse range of needs, including complex learning difficulties, autism, and social, emotional, and mental health challenges, the school operates across three sites: Gillingham, Featherby, and Bligh. Each site provides tailored educational experiences for students with Educational Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
The school emphasizes a bespoke curriculum designed to address individual barriers to learning, promoting meaningful experiences that prepare students for life beyond school. Danecourt aims to create a stimulating environment where children can explore and develop skills through a balance of classroom-based and community learning. The ethos of the school prioritizes safety, respect, and success, fostering a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Danecourt was last inspected by Ofsted in June 2019, receiving a 'Good' rating. The inspection highlighted the strong sense of community, outstanding pupil behaviour, and the effective support provided by teaching staff. Parents are encouraged to visit and engage with the school community.
The school emphasizes a bespoke curriculum designed to address individual barriers to learning, promoting meaningful experiences that prepare students for life beyond school. Danecourt aims to create a stimulating environment where children can explore and develop skills through a balance of classroom-based and community learning. The ethos of the school prioritizes safety, respect, and success, fostering a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Danecourt was last inspected by Ofsted in June 2019, receiving a 'Good' rating. The inspection highlighted the strong sense of community, outstanding pupil behaviour, and the effective support provided by teaching staff. Parents are encouraged to visit and engage with the school community.
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Nearby alternatives
- Will Adams Centre (59.9)
- Danecourt School (55.2)
- The GFC School (52.6)
- Rivermead School (46.4)
- Hollyfields School (45.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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