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 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
  • @DanesEdTrust Image06:12 - 12/05/2025 A huge THANK YOU to our incredible staff and brilliant learners across the Trust. Your hard work, focus, and resilience preparing for this exam season have been truly inspiring. 🎓✏️#Proud pic.twitter.com/MgGtqVjBIx
  • @DanesEdTrust Image06:10 - 10/05/2025 This year, five of our amazing primary schools are marking milestone anniversaries — 10, 20, even 50 years of inspiring education and community spirit. 🌈🏫 We’ve got something very special planned to celebrate… pic.twitter.com/tZVNoknLfA
  • @DanesEdTrust Image06:08 - 08/05/2025 🌟 We're proud to launch our "Making the difference" staff awards — celebrating the everyday heroes who inspire, support, and shape brighter futures across our trust. 🦸 Nominations open today! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/I5btBSTdvC
  • @DanesEdTrust Image06:59 - 03/05/2025 🎧 From teaching abroad to the UK classroom — Jon shares his journey, mentorship insights, and a wild interview with “Mr. Toothpaste” on Train to Teach! Thinking of teaching? Stay positive, embrace challenges, and keep the big picture in mind.#TrainToTeach pic.twitter.com/c76tZUN7ZJ
  • @DanesEdTrust Image10:28 - 01/05/2025 Find out if teaching is for you at our Primary teacher taster days. We have two events coming up in Hoddesdon - reserve your space today 6 May 2025: Roselands Primary School, Hoddesdon 12 June 2025: The Cranbourne Primary School, Hoddesdon#linkinbio pic.twitter.com/RJbfLGTPgi
  • @DanesEdTrust Image09:51 - 24/04/2025 Next on the Train to teach podcast is Sophie. Now a leader in education, she shares the highs, lows, and the most important skill: knowing when to say no! Simply search for Train to teach in your app or tap our to tune in.#WW2 pic.twitter.com/EVEhhy2cru
  • @DanesEdTrust Image02:57 - 27/03/2025 📢 Exciting News! 📢 We’re thrilled to share that our very own Rob Wall, Data and MIS Lead at Danes Educational Trust, will be a featured expert speaker at The MIS Masterclass webinar today! 🎤✨#MISMasterclass pic.twitter.com/lkFw7qVbpZ
  • @DanesEdTrust Image10:56 - 20/01/2025 Headteacher 'delighted' as school retains 'good' Ofsted rating. Matthew Morey said: "We are delighted with this outcome, which reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire school community. https://t.co/CBwuQK11hK
  • @DanesEdTrust Image10:45 - 20/01/2025 Tottenham legend opens state-of-the-art football pitch at https://t.co/3wOEkF1639
  • @DanesEdTrust Image11:35 - 13/01/2025 Hear from our Chief Operating Officer Dominic Richards on the conclusion of a very exciting project pic.twitter.com/nKCxW81px7
  • @DanesEdTrust Image06:11 - 18/12/2024 🎄✨Our Central Services team has 3D-printed bespoke baubles, each featuring a handwritten message of thanks from our CEO. These unique tokens have been gifted to all our schools as a small gesture of gratitude for an incredible year. 🎁🌟#FestiveJoy pic.twitter.com/UGQM73nrhg