257
Pupils · 2024/25
5%
EAL · 2024/25
22%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Improved significantly
Ofsted inspection · 13/11/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityMedway
PhasePrimary
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio10.5:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Danecourt School · Primary · Medway
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
257
Pupil : teacher ratio
10.5
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
5%
FSM eligible
53%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
8%
Persistent absence
22%
Contact
Address
Hotel Road, Gillingham, ME8 6AA
Local authority
Medway
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 257 | 10.2 | 100% | 5% | 53% | 8% | 22% |
| 2023/24 | 254 | 10.0 | 100% | 6% | 46% | 9% | 30% |
| 2022/23 | 238 | 8.5 | 100% | 2% | 37% | 10% | 32% |
| 2021/22 | 234 | 8.9 | 100% | 5% | 38% | 9% | 32% |
| 2020/21 | 185 | 8.8 | 100% | 5% | 44% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 150 | 7.7 | 100% | 6% | 49% | 6% | 15% |
| 2017/18 | — | 7.2 | — | — | — | 6% | 16% |
| 2016/17 | 147 | 7.1 | 100% | 6% | 46% | 6% | 21% |
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