Our Aim: Helping All Pupils Succeed in Maths At Danesgate, we want every pupil to feel confident in maths. We know that being good at maths helps in everyday life and future jobs. Some of our pupils find maths difficult because they: Feel anxious about maths. Have gaps in their learning. Struggle with tricky maths...Read More
On 30th January 2024 our pupils took part in a Wheelchair Basketball session. They were superb! Every pupil who came down to the 2 sessions really gave it their all and fully invested themselves into the sport. Having an opportunity like this was a great experience for our school, it showed how sport can become...Read More
Hazel Class (Primary C2) have been learning about different cultures in their art lessons. They have enjoyed looking at aboriginal art this week and have all produced amazing pieces of art work ! Which they are super proud of!Read More
On Tuesday 19th November, Adam Watmaugh, The Manager of Middletons Hotel ran a workshop with our KS4 students. This was the first session through the Hospitality Connect Partnership. The students gained knowledge of Middletons Hotel and an insight into the range of job roles available in the hotel sector. The students have now been invited...Read More
Ruby who previously attended Danesgate, met up with her old teachers recently and shared the following wonderful news: I struggled with Chronic Fatigue for many years and this, combined with my autism, made it difficult for me to attend my Mainstream School. So, without Danesgate I wouldn’t have been able to study and take my...Read More
Year 11 Student Ryan has worked really hard on this coffee table – it is part of his GCSE Product Design coursework. Features include a complex single piece steel frame, bubinga (tropical hardwood) edging and a top formed of wooden discs made from timber found around the school site. The size of the table was...Read More
The DFE wrote to thank the pupils and staff for showing them the Alternative Provision we have available, whilst they were on a fact finding mission.Read More
The Arts Society of York wrote to the school to congratulate the who submitted their work for the Art Exhibition at The City Of York Council Offices in June 2024.Read More
