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Foundation School in Health

This ground-breaking partnership will see the NHS working closely with Hall Cross Academy. This will mean further developing opportunities for pupils, wishing to pursue a career in the health service.

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ICA Perform

ICA-Perform is a new venture that formalises the outstanding range and quality of Performing Arts on offer at Hall Cross Academy. It defines an enhanced entitlement for students and broadens the curriculum offer in and around the normal school day.

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School with a Soul

Hall Cross is a ‘school with a soul’ with a uniquely inclusive culture and ethos, broad and balanced curriculum, and a fantastic range of extracurricular opportunities.

Enjoying Excellence Every Day

Hall Cross is an academy that strives for excellence and balances that drive with a determination to ensure our students enjoy their school days. “Enjoying excellence” is therefore at the centre of our mission.

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Principal's Welcome

Welcome to Hall Cross Academy,

Hall Cross is an historic institution which is proud of its traditions but what motivates us every day is securing the best future for every one of the young people we serve.

A large and vibrant comprehensive academy with nearly 2,000 students on roll including approximately 450 students in our thriving sixth form, Hall Cross is located over two campuses close to Doncaster town centre. We are, therefore, very much at the heart of our community.

Hall Cross Academy became a member of Exceed Learning Partnership on 1 February 2023. Both organisations share the same values and are committed to providing the very best education for children and young people. Exceed Learning Partnership recognises the history of Hall Cross and the traditions that it is immensely proud of. Hall Cross Academy’s ethos of “enjoying excellence every day” align with the Trust values and their motto of ‘Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day!’

Having worked at Hall Cross Academy for over 30 years, it has been a privilege to serve as the Principal since 2019. I believe Hall Cross is a ‘school with a soul’ and I am determined that we retain our uniquely inclusive culture and ethos, our broad and balanced curriculum, and our fantastic range of extracurricular opportunities.

Our teachers are an outstanding team of professionals absolutely dedicated to innovative and exciting teaching practice which provides all learners with the opportunity to excel. Additionally, we have a dedicated pastoral team who work to support students with care and guidance should they require it.

I hope this website provides you with the insight and information you need and if you require further information do not hesitate to get in touch using the contacts page.

Yours faithfully,

Simon Swain

Principal

Latest News

We’re raising money for Firefly, and we’d love your support. For just £1, you can buy a daffodil that will be planted in our school community on Monday 8th December. Every daffodil purchased helps Firefly continue its incredible work supporting people and families affected by cancer. Please donate via ParentPay. Thank you. #firefly #enjoyingexcellence Via: @hx_studentvoice on Mastodon4 days agoRead Article

Huge thank you to all who attended our 6th form open evening last night! It was great to meet our future students. Missed the event? No worries! You can watch the live recording on out instagram page “hallcrossacademy6thform” Looking forward to seeing you in September! #post16destinationofchoice #post16 #6thform #alevel #openevening #6thformopenevening #liverecording #enjoyingexcellence Via: @hx_sixthform on Mastodon4 days agoRead Article

It was lovely to speak to prospective students and parents/guardians about our Careers Programme in Sixth Form. Some incredibly interesting conversations around A-Level choices, degree apprenticeship deliberations and enrichment opportunities on offer to boost Post-18 applications. Thank you so much to all who said hello! #enjoyingexcellence Via: @hx_careers on Mastodon4 days agoRead Article

✨ Sixth Form Science Open Evening Success! ✨A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last night — it was incredibly busy, buzzing with excitement, and full of future scientists! 🔬🚀Students and families enjoyed a range of hands on, engaging practicals, showcasing the fantastic opportunities our Sixth Form Science courses offer. The enthusiasm in the labs was amazing to see!Thank you for making the evening such a great success. 🌟🧪#enjoyingexcellence Via: @hx_science on Mastodon4 days agoRead Article

✨ KS3 Science Fun! ✨Our students have been busy building DNA models out of sweets 🧬🍬 and creating brilliant posters on the life cycle of stars ⭐🌌.Fantastic creativity from everyone! 🚀📚#enjoyingexcellence Via: @hx_science on Mastodon4 days agoRead Article

Key Stage Information

Key Stage 3Year 7 - 9
Moving to secondary school is an exciting yet challenging experience for children and their parents. To help with this transition we have a number of resources on our website which should help make the process as smooth as possible.
Key Stage 4Year 10 & 11
During Key Stage 4 at the Upper School Campus, teaching groups are organised according to the examination level and the nature of the course being followed. Students find themselves in several different teaching groups as they move from subject to subject.
Sixth FormYear 12 & 13
Hall Cross Academy Sixth Form offers you the opportunity to tailor-make an education that is right for you. Our focus is your academic and social development, and we will provide you with outstanding support and guidance throughout your time with us.