Who are we?

Danes Educational Trust is a multi-academy trust working to develop optimistic, resilient learners and valued, empowered staff through local, national and global partnerships.

It was established as a multi-academy trust in June 2016, when St Clement Danes School, an outstanding school in Chorleywood, was asked to open a second school in South West Hertfordshire – Croxley Danes School. The Trust now comprises of twelve schools Ascot Road Primary School, Chancellor's School, The Cranbourne Primary School, Croxley Danes School, De Havilland Primary School, Elstree Screen Arts Academy, The John Warner School, Jupiter Primary School, Lanchester Primary School, Onslow St Audrey's, Roselands Primary School, St Clement Danes School. 

Danes Educational Trust is led by Dr Josephine Valentine OBE and is based at St Clement Danes School. 

Please visit the rest of our website to learn more about our vision, our schools and the opportunities which exist to work within our trust.

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  • @DanesEdTrust Image01:05 - 11/07/2025 🎓 Real teachers. Real stories. Real impact. 💬 Our recent graduates are thriving in classrooms across our trust — and their feedback says it all! ✨ Find out what mattered most to them on their journey with us.#TeacherTraining #TeachingJourney pic.twitter.com/0eJDUMUIHh
  • @DanesEdTrust Image09:31 - 10/07/2025 This month we came together to celebrate our 2025 winners of the Danes Educational Trust 'Making the difference' award. Congratulations to all our winners and nominees, how wonderful it was to take some time to celebrate you!#makingthedifferencetogether #ourteam pic.twitter.com/Z8ilkRHiNm
  • @DanesEdTrust Image10:22 - 08/07/2025 We're proud that staff from our schools were invited to 10 Downing Street for the Public Sector Reception, hosted by Keir Starmer. Alongside police, NHS, fire & armed forces, they were thanked for their dedication to public service. A huge honour! 👏🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/CbbVe87LGr
  • @DanesEdTrust Image01:03 - 01/07/2025 Our Train to Teach graduates are ready to inspire, lead, and shape the future of education. Here's to the passion, perseverance, and purpose that brought you here, and the classrooms that await you! pic.twitter.com/bjjk0PUZVm
  • @DanesEdTrust Image11:56 - 26/06/2025 🌟 Our first Primary Leadership Development Programme has been a joy! Huge thanks to all who took part, it's been amazing to see your growth. We can't wait to see you continue to flourish! 🌱✨#FutureLeaders pic.twitter.com/A4xcV1bSPP
  • @DanesEdTrust Image09:34 - 21/06/2025 🎵 National Music Day 🎵 Music is more than art — it's a tool for learning, expression, and connection. On , we recognize its role in education and personal development - knowing it strengthens creativity, discipline, and confidence in learners of all ages. pic.twitter.com/XpZLL5jiWg
  • @DanesEdTrust Image09:23 - 16/06/2025 We believe that sports and education go hand in hand in shaping confident, disciplined, and resilient individuals. This National Sports Week, we encourage every student to move with joy, play with purpose, and discover the confidence that comes from staying active.#SportsForAll pic.twitter.com/oOIrGwEt4H
  • @DanesEdTrust Image06:13 - 06/06/2025 🎧 New Train to Teach episode! From a last-minute PGCE to headteacher & director of education — Steve shares his wild journey, leadership lessons, and a crackdown on a student-run sweet empire! 🍬 Listen now 🔗#TrainToTeach pic.twitter.com/WVrYMx04oo
  • @DanesEdTrust Image07:03 - 03/06/2025 Celebrating Excellence in Learning! Each year, we proudly invite schools across our trust to nominate outstanding Year 6 pupils for our prestigious Learner Awards. 📷 Curiosity | Creativity | Courage pic.twitter.com/aZF485xlxh
  • @DanesEdTrust Image11:23 - 22/05/2025 Behind the scenes from our photoshoot at De Havilland Primary School this week 📸#bts pic.twitter.com/XKTv1CKQZY
  • @DanesEdTrust Image08:02 - 21/05/2025 Today, headteachers from across our trust came together for a powerful Leadership Forum to shape and share thinking around our strategic plan for the year ahead.#LeadershipForum pic.twitter.com/dY9egck8l6
  • @DanesEdTrust Image05:58 - 17/05/2025 🎙️ New on Train to Teach: Meet Jayde, 4 months into her teacher training journey! After five-star holidays in accounting left her unfulfilled, she turned to teaching. Jayde shares the highs, the hard work, and the heartwarming moments.💛🍎#TrainToTeach pic.twitter.com/lVqofN25a5