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

Purple Day is an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. On March 26th annually, people in countries around the world are invited to wear purple and host events in support of epilepsy awareness. Last year, people in more than 85 countries on all continents participated in Purple Day! Canada is the...Read More

Dear Parent/Carer, I would like to draw your attention to an important matter concerning the use of e-bikes, e-scooters, and mopeds for travel to and from school. While this may apply to only a small number of students, it’s crucial that we address the legal and safeguarding responsibilities we have for your child. E-scooters are...Read More

Dear Parents and Carers, As we come to the close of the Autumn Term, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on the positive progress our school community has made and to extend my heartfelt thanks for your ongoing support throughout the term. It has been an incredibly long, busy, and fulfilling term....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

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

Chris Nichols (Headteacher) has written to all our Year 11 students to congratulate them on their behaviour, conduct and efforts during their exams, highlighting key dates.  Please CLICK HERE to view the letter.Read More