Danecourt School
URN: 142266 • Gillingham ME8 6AA
Overview
- Name
- Danecourt School
- URN
- 142266
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Cathryn Falconer (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01634232589
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hotel Road, Gillingham ME8 6AA
Summary
Danecourt School is a mixed academy special converter located in Gillingham, Medway, catering to primary-aged children with special educational needs. The school serves a diverse range of needs, including complex learning difficulties, autism, and social, emotional, and mental health challenges. With a current enrolment of 257 pupils, Danecourt operates across three sites: the main site in Gillingham, a reception site at Featherby, and a key stage 2 site at Bligh Primary School.
The school is committed to providing a highly personalised curriculum tailored to each child's unique needs, ensuring that all pupils have meaningful learning experiences. Danecourt aims to foster a stimulating environment where children can explore, learn, and develop skills that will aid their transition into the wider community. The ethos of the school is centred around valuing, respecting, and supporting every pupil, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Danecourt School 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, which together contribute to a positive and enriching educational experience for all students.
The school is committed to providing a highly personalised curriculum tailored to each child's unique needs, ensuring that all pupils have meaningful learning experiences. Danecourt aims to foster a stimulating environment where children can explore, learn, and develop skills that will aid their transition into the wider community. The ethos of the school is centred around valuing, respecting, and supporting every pupil, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Danecourt School 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, which together contribute to a positive and enriching educational experience for all students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Will Adams Centre (59.9)
- The GFC School (52.6)
- Rivermead School (46.4)
- Danecourt Community School (45.2)
- Hollyfields School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Medway
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 233
- Pupils
- 257
- Boys
- 190
- Girls
- 67
- FSM %
- 53.30
- Open date
- 2015-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 257 | 190 | 67 | 233 | 53.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 254 | 189 | 65 | 233 | 45.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 234 | 163 | 71 | 233 | 37.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 234 | 163 | 71 | 233 | 37.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 185 | 123 | 62 | 233 | 40.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 165 | 115 | 50 | 43.60 |
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