York College Year 11 Taster Day bookings are now open. These days provide a fantastic opportunity for Year 11 students to try some of the subjects they are interested in, as well as get a feel for College life. Students should choose one of the days to attend. Information about the Taster Days can be found on York College Events...Read More
We currently have a vacancy for a Parent Governor on our school’s Governing Body. This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to the strategic leadership of Danesgate Community School and to help us continue to provide the best possible education for our students. As a Parent Governor, you will play a crucial role in: Supporting...Read More
Parents/Carers please note our phased return back to school Week commencing 1st September. If you have any queries please speak with your child’s Keyworker or Provision Lead in the first instance. Monday 1st September: whole staff INSET day- no pupils in Tuesday 2nd September: Primary parent review and updates Wednesday 3rd September: KeyStage 3 Parent...Read More
Danesgate Community has proudly become the first state school in the city to be awarded Asthma Friendly School status. Earlier in 2025, York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust launched an ambitious citywide programme to improve asthma care for school-age children – with the goal of preventing attacks before they happen. The new Asthma...Read More
We are delighted to announce that recently Danesgate Community has successfully become an Asthma Friendly School, Something that we are very proud to achieve, becoming the first state school to receive this accreditation in North Yorkshire. We have been working closely with Alex Oliver, the NHS Asthma specialist, to ensure we fulfilled the needs and...Read More
We are really pleased to share that Danesgate Community will be taking part in this year’s York Pride festival on Saturday 7th June, and we warmly welcome all families who would like to join us in this celebration of diversity, inclusion and acceptance. As a school, we take great pride in our ethos and our...Read More
Please find the following useful guides to support parents/carers with keeping their children safe online. 10 top tips for parents/carers with Primary aged pupils 10 top tips for parents/carers with Secondary aged pupils A family agreement to with the use of the Internet A guide to supporting how to be safe gaming onlineRead More
Who comes to Senior IMPs? Senior IMPs is for disabled and non-disabled young people aged 11+ who love making music. Siblings and friends are welcome too. Taking part in Senior IMPs helps you: Learn new musical skills Develop social and communication skills, including learning to use simple signs Develop skills in team working Develop leadership...Read More
Talkabout 4C went to see the touring West End production of Blood Brothers on Thursday at the Grand Opera House. This is one of their GCSE literature texts and gave them a brilliant opportunity to see a spectacular live performance of the play they’ve studied. All pupils managed to sit and focus during the performance...Read More
