Frequently Asked Questions
To assist parents who may not be familiar with the school we have grouped the frequently asked questions we receive into sections.
If you have a question to which you cannot find the answer, please email enquiries@croxleydanes.herts.sch.uk and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Admissions
Visit our Admissions FAQs page here.
Staffing
Q: What are the arrangements for Headship in the school?
A: Julie Jones is the interim Chief Executive Officer of the Danes Educational Trust. Andy Harris is Headteacher of Croxley Danes School.
Q: Does the school employ qualified teachers?
A: Absolutely.
Q: How do I apply for a job at Croxley Danes School?
A: Please visit the Vacancies page of the school website where we will advertise posts which become available.
The Curriculum
Q: What subjects will my child be able to study at GCSE?
A: The curriculum for Croxley Danes School is the same as the current curriculum at St Clement Danes School. Students joining Croxley Danes in 2026 will commence their GCSE studies in September 2029. They will all study the core subjects of English, Maths and Science and most will study Geography or History as well as a Modern Foreign Language (either French or Spanish). Most students will then choose two further GCSE option subjects from a wide range available: Art, Drama, Music, Computer Science, Modern Foreign Languages, Business Studies, Geography, History, Religious studies, Food preparation & Nutrition, Design & Technology, PE.
Q: Does the school have a specialism?
A: No. For a number of years now, schools have not been awarded Specialist Status. The awards that some schools still advertise are a legacy of an educational programme that no longer runs.
Q: What are the arrangements for children with Special Educational Needs?
A: The provision for students with Special Educational Needs is overseen by the school’s Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO). The role of the SENCO is to ensure that barriers to learning are identified upon student entry to the school and then removed through quality first teaching and targeted personalised provision. The SENCO ensures that the provision meets the aims and objectives of the school and clearly meets the statutory requirement. She leads a team of Learning Skills Practitioners, organising in-class and out-of-class support. The SENCO also contributes to school decisions and delivery in relation to the provision of a differentiated curriculum in Key Stages 3,4 and 5.
Q: Does the school have a sixth form?
A: Yes, Croxley Danes is an 11-18 school and offers a full suite of 24 A level subjects for Sixth Form students to study. The first Sixth Form cohort of over 90 students commenced their A-level or BTEC studies in September 2022.
Uniform, lunch and transport arrangements
Q: Where do we buy uniform?
A: You can see images of our uniform on our website. All items are available from BEAT School Uniforms, http://www.beatschooluniforms.co.uk or pre-loved uniform can be purchased via our Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)
Q: What will the catering arrangements be for Croxley Danes in 2026-27?
A: Catering is currently provided by Herts Catering Limited (HCL). There is a kitchen and dining hall on-site in which the food is freshly prepared and cooked each day. Students use a biometric cashless catering system to purchase food and parents can top-up their accounts with on-line payments.
Q: What will be the school transport arrangements in 2026-27?
A: Since the school has been accommodated in Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green there has been negligible demand for a school transport service. Therefore, no transport service currently runs and there are no plans to introduce a transport service. The school is well served by local bus routes and a short walk from the Croxley Underground station; however, the majority of students walk or cycle to school, with some travelling by car.
The school and its relationship with St Clement Danes
Q: What will be the ongoing relationship between Croxley Danes School and St Clement Danes School?
A: Both schools are part of the Danes Educational Trust and, as such, they will permanently be related as ‘sister’ schools. Being in such close proximity, this will assist the recruitment and deployment of teaching staff and also offer the opportunity for curriculum collaboration at GCSE and A level as well as extra-curricular partnerships.
