Danecourt School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Academy special converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Address | Hotel Road, ME8 6AA |
| School Website | www.danecourtschool.com |
| Telephone | 1634232589 |
| URN | 142266 |
School Census
| Total | 238 |
| Girls/Boys | 68/170 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 28.6%/71.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 86 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 05/06/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 05/06/2019 | Good |
| 03/10/2012 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 05/06/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 03/10/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -13.8 |
| Writing Progress | -12.2 |
| Maths Progress | -13.8 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -2.6 |
| Writing Progress | -1.4 |
| Maths Progress | -1.9 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -1.6 |
| Writing Progress | -1.3 |
| Maths Progress | -1.6 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 2% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 12% |
| not applicable | 49% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 8% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 78% |
| no | 22% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 72.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 7.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 73.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 7.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.31 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Featherby Infant and Nursery School
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St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
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Twydall Primary School and Nursery
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The Robert Napier School
(0.61 mi)
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