Danesgate Community

Alternative provision
Local authority maintained
Ages 5 to 16

Ofsted: Good

Danesgate, Fulford Cross, York, YO10 4PBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Danesgate Community is an alternative provision school in York for ages 5 to 16. It is one of the 70 schools in York. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 28 November 2012, report published 20 December 2012

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Pupil numbers and mix

167 pupils on roll

Eligible for free school meals60.5%

60.5%, 34 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.2%

1.2%, 20.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.6%

15.6%, 0.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan79.6%

79.6%, 73.6 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Danesgate Community

School	Distance	Ofsted
The Rubicon Centre	11 miles	Ofsted: Good
Springwell Harrogate	19 miles	Report card: Expected standard
The Elland Academy	24 miles	Ofsted: Good
The Stephen Longfellow Academy	24 miles	Ofsted: Good
Enrich Academy	24 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement

School details

School type: Pupil referral unit
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 5 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mr Christopher Nichols
Phone: 01904555555
Website: danesgatecommunity.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Danesgate, Fulford Cross, York, YO10 4PB
Local authority: York
URN: 121270

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.