Danesgate Community
Pupil referral unit · Ages 5–16 · York
Danesgate Community is a pupil referral unit in York for ages 5–16. Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 31 March 2022.
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Key facts
- Address
- Danesgate, Fulford Cross, York, YO10 4PB
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 5–16
- Council
- York
- Pupils on roll
- 167 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 60.5% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 31 March 2022
Strengths
- “This school is full of warmth and friendliness.”
- “Pupils are well cared for and supported to do well.”
- “Staff want the very best for pupils and decisions are made in their best interests.”
To improve
- “However, sometimes, the steps that teachers should take to break down learning for pupils are not clearly identified.”
- “Leaders have identified that more pupils are arriving at school who are struggling to read.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 27 May 2022 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in York.
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- Bootham School 1.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- St Peter's School 2-18 1.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Hob Moor Oaks Academy 1.8 mi School remains Good
- Applefields School 2.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Inspire Academy 2.2 mi No Ofsted grade