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Danecourt School
Hotel Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6AA, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.6 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
257
Capacity
233
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education, though it has limited published data on student progress, particularly at the KS2 level where expected outcomes are currently at 0%. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 79% expressing they would recommend the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere. However, the LocaleIQ score suggests there may be room for improvement in comparison to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 5 June 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (47 responses)
★★★★★3.7
My child feels safe
83%
My child is happy
83%
My child makes good progress
83%
School keeps me informed
81%
Behaviour is good
81%
School supports development
81%
Progress is communicated
81%
I'd recommend this school
79%
Good range of subjects
75%
School has high expectations
75%
Good range of extra-curricular
66%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.1%
Black African7.4%
White Other4.7%
Mixed Other3.9%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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51.37130, 0.57045 · ME8 6AA
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN142266
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.danecourtschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Danecourt School rated by Ofsted?
Danecourt School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 June 2019.
Is Danecourt School a good school?
Danecourt School scores 40.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Danecourt School?
Based on 47 Ofsted Parent View responses, Danecourt School receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
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