CLICK HERE to read the article in the York Press that introduced to York the new Deputy Headteacher at Danesgate, Daniel Furniss. It includes: Danesgate Community gets new deputy head, Dan Furniss MEET the man who has taken on a top job at a unique York school. Dan Furniss started earlier this month as the...Read More

In the academic year 2023/24 Danesgate Community aimed to enhance pupils’ experiences in Physical Education. The enhancement of creating opportunities for all of our pupils through inclusive activities, extra-curricular clubs and our intent to broaden our pupils’ opportunities to participate in a wide range of physical activities. As a department and a school we are...Read More

Please see below this terms menus for lunchtimes.  We work on a 3 week rota.   Winter 2024 Lunch Prices Main meal – £2.53 Primary main Meal £2.52 Adult main meal – £3.60   Jacket potato with choice of filling (Tuna mayo, Cheese, beans) £2.50 (FSM includes dessert)   Grab bag with choice of sandwich...Read More

Please CLICK HERE to view a letter regarding the upcoming changes to student attendance procedures, as outlined by the Department for Education (DfE). These changes come into effect from August 19th 2024, and will be introduced at Danesgate Community alongside a citywide and national roll out. The changes aim to provide a clearer picture of...Read More

This Monday the PE Department and Steve Burdett organised for two York Rl international stars and the club’s foundation delivery manager, Adam Prentis, to visit the school. The players were Sam Cook from Nelson, New Zealand and Jesse Dee from Sydney, Australia. The community development officer, Adam Prentis, first gave a brief outline of what the...Read More

Please CLICK HERE to view the Head teachers end of year letter home, that includes the following: Information regarding the start of the 2024/25 Academic Year Examinations results day Summer 2024 Site Development July to September 2024 Website and school calendar Student Photos Farewells, thank you’s and welcomesRead More

Please CLICK HERE to download a copy of York’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme which offers fun activities for keeping active, being creative, and trying something new over the Easter, summer, and winter school holidays. Children and young people in receipt of benefits-related free school meals can receive up to sixteen sessions of free...Read More

On Thursday 6th June, we spent the day commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings on 6 June 1944 with a series of special lessons: D-Day Information PowerPoint D-Day Landing Craft activity We also had a special lunch menu…. and across the school we had special activities, wall displays and decorations.  Read More

Menfulness is a an inclusive social community for men in York. We bring men together to socialise, exercise, enjoy themselves, talk and let off steam in a non-judging, friendly … Why not visit their website: https://menfulness.org/ or watch the following short film to find out more?Read More