A Triumph for Danesgate Community: Outstanding Effort and Success. Recognised Across Every Area in Latest Ofsted Inspection

I am thrilled to share the fantastic outcomes of our September 2026 Ofsted inspection under the new Report Card framework. Inspectors praised our safeguarding as having a robust, embedded culture where pupil safety and well- being are paramount, in which our safeguarding standards are fully met. The inspection also awarded Danesgate Community a “Strong Standard” across Inclusion, Achievement, and Attendance & Behaviour, alongside an “Expected Standard” in Curriculum & Teaching, Leadership &  Governance, and Personal Development & Wellbeing.

This places Danesgate Community among the highest- performing Alternative Provision and SEMH settings nationwide.

The report highlights that our pupils make “considerable progress from their starting points “supported by calm classrooms, adaptable learning profiles, and skilled staff who help pupils regulate their emotions and re-engage in learning quickly. Inspectors also praised our proactive work with families and our commitment to preparing young people for recognised qualifications, essential life skills, and rewarding futures. Danesgate was described as a place where relationships lie at the heart of everything we do. Their feedback echoed the overwhelming support of you, our families, with 97% of parents stating they would recommend the school and 100% of written parent survey comments being positive.

This monumental achievement is a real success that every single one of us should be immensely proud of. I want to extend my deepest thanks to our amazing pupils, dedicated staff, supportive parents and carers, committed governors, and valued Local Authority partners for your relentless hard work, support and commitment. Together, we have built a solid foundation…and as we celebrate this success, we look forward to continuing to strive, thrive, and achieve as we keep growing even stronger, continuing to improve, and delivering the very best for our community!

Please click below to read the full inspection report card. 

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