How many pupils does Danecourt School have?

Danecourt School has 257 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Danecourt School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Danecourt School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Danecourt School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Danecourt School is part of MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Danecourt School?

Danecourt School is located at Hotel Road, Gillingham, Medway, ME8 6AA.

Danecourt School

Hotel Road, Gillingham, Medway, ME8 6AA

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

KS2 expected

4–11

Ages

257

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special converter

Type

About Danecourt School

Danecourt School is an academy special converter in Gillingham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 257 pupils on roll. It is part of MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 54% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Medway →
School Type: Academy special converter
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 257 / 233 (110%) · over capacity
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

54%

Free school meals

5.8%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

8.1%

Overall absence

21.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

30.31

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

10.2

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

79.63

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +6.4 vs 2023/24

£46,916

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,003 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

5.7

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.7 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£23,144

Spend per pupil

£27,051

Income per pupil

36%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Hotel Road, Gillingham, Medway, ME8 6AA
Phone: 01634232589
Headteacher: Cathryn Falconer
Website: www.danecourtschool.com

Academy Trust

MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST →

Teaching Jobs

Teaching AssistantSEND

SEND Teaching Assistant

PermanentFull time£26,016 - £29,071 (FTE) · · Medway D2 ( Point 4 - 11) £17,311.36 - 19,690.33 (Actual) + SEN Allowance

Closes in 4 daysView & apply

TeacherSEND

SEND Teacher

PermanentFull time£32,916 - £45,352 (FTE) · · MPS 1 - 6 (£32,916 - £45,352) / UPS (£47,475 - £51,048) + SEND Allowance

Closes in 4 daysView & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Danecourt School?: Danecourt School is an academy special converter in Gillingham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Danecourt School have?: Danecourt School has 257 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Danecourt School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Danecourt School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Danecourt School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Danecourt School is part of MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Danecourt School?: Danecourt School is located at Hotel Road, Gillingham, Medway, ME8 6AA.

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