The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.8
4.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
3.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
10%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.08
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 267 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 170 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,038
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Trust
- EXCEED LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Simon Swain (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
September 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Thorne Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 2HY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDoncaster UTC
Secondary · 649m away
DN Colleges Group
16 plus · 806m away
Doncaster School for the Deaf
Special school · 1.0km away
Communication Specialist College - Doncaster
Special school · 1.0km away
Atlas Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
XP School
Secondary · 1.2km away
XP East
Secondary · 1.2km away
North Bridge Enterprise College
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hall Cross Academy a selective school?
No. Hall Cross Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hall Cross Academy's Ofsted rating?
Hall Cross Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hall Cross Academy?
Hall Cross Academy currently has 2,038 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hall Cross Academy take?
Hall Cross Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hall Cross Academy?
Hall Cross Academy is in Doncaster, DN1 2HY, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hall Cross Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Hall Cross Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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