# Danecourt School — Gillingham, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.3/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Students:** 190
- **Principal:** Cathryn Falconer

## Contact

- **Address:** Hotel Road, Gillingham, Kent ME8 6AA
- **Phone:** 01634 232589
- **Website:** https://www.danecourtschool.com
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/gillingham/danecourt-school-16897

## About

Danecourt is a special school for primary aged children who have special educational needs. The school caters for children with a wide breadth of need including complex learning difficulties, autism and social emotional mental health needs. At Danecourt our mission is to provide all pupils with a “stimulating learning environment that allows children to explore through a personalised curriculum to become STARS!"

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jun 2019
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jun 2019

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Danecourt School is a Hidden Gem!: We've been blown away by the warm and welcoming atmosphere at Danecourt. The staff are truly dedicated to each child's unique needs and the facilities are fantastic. My child has really flourished here and we can't thank the team enough. *(Feb 2022)*
- **4/5** — Excellent Support for My Son: After struggling at his previous school, Danecourt has been a game-changer for my son. The staff have been incredibly supportive and have helped him to make great progress. The school's values of being valued, respected, safe and successful really ring true. *(Aug 2021)*
- **3/5** — Mixed Feelings About Danecourt: We've had a mixed experience at Danecourt. The facilities are great, but we've found the communication with staff to be a bit inconsistent at times. That being said, our child has made some good friends and has enjoyed the activities on offer. *(Apr 2021)*
- **5/5** — A School That Truly Cares: We left Danecourt when our child moved on to secondary school, but we still love the school and the people who work there. The school's commitment to providing a personalized curriculum for each child is truly impressive. Our child thrived here and we will always be grateful. *(Jun 2020)*

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