Danesgate Community is a pupil referral unit in York for children and young people aged 5 to 16.
- Ages 5–16
- 167 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 167
- Headteacher
- Mr Christopher Nichols (Headteacher)
- Free school meals
- 60.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- York
- School reference (URN)
- 121270
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or York council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, November 2012; school remains Good (March 2022)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in November 2012. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, March 2022).
Contact and getting there
Danesgate, Fulford Cross, York, YO10 4PB
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- St Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
- Fulford School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 miles
- St Paul's Nursery School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–5 · Ofsted: Good 1.3 miles
By need in York: Autism (7) · Speech and language (5) · SEMH (3) · Moderate learning (3) · Severe learning (3) · Dyslexia and SpLD (3) · Vision (3) · Physical (3) · PMLD (2) · Hearing (2)
Questions about Danesgate Community
How do I get a place at Danesgate Community?
Places at Danesgate Community are usually arranged by your child’s current school or York council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Danesgate Community take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Danesgate Community’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in March 2022 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Danesgate Community?
Danesgate, Fulford Cross, York, YO10 4PB, in York.
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