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Hall Cross Academy

Academy converter · Doncaster · DN1 2HY

Ages 11–18 · 2,039 pupils · Doncaster

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

49.9

Overall absence

7.5%

Admissions demand

1.49 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-07-10

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.55
−20+2
Attainment 849.9
English & maths grade 5+51%
English & maths grade 4+74%
EBacc entry12%

EBacc APS: 3.9

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)21.1%
Unauthorised3.2%
Authorised absence
4.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.4%
Enrolments in measure
1,550

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.49 · Competitive

1st preferences

436

Places offered

293

1st-preference offers

264

Total preferences (any rank)
764
Preferred offers (top 3)
293
Applications from outside LA
3
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill102%

2,039 pupils · 2,000 places

Pupils on roll
2,039
Boys / girls
987 / 1,052
School capacity
2,000
Capacity fill
2,039 / 2,000 (102%)
Free school meals
29.5%
FSM pupils
455
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: EXCEED LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
EXCEED LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
Exceed Learning Partnership
Headteacher
Mr Simon Swain

Location

Address
Thorne Road
Postcode
DN1 2HY
Town
Doncaster
County
South Yorkshire
Local authority
Doncaster
District
Doncaster
Constituency
Doncaster Central
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Doncaster, Doncaster, 2,039 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 29.5%.

Open schools in Doncaster
153
Secondary schools in Doncaster
20
Academies among open schools in Doncaster
64% (98)
Open schools in DN1
5
Secondary in DN1
2
Open schools in Doncaster LA
145
Secondary in Doncaster LA
20

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Simon Swain
Telephone
01302320626
Website
http://hallcrossacademy.co.uk/

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