Hall Cross Academy

Applications for Academic Year for September 2025/2026 are now open!

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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 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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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.

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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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

Nov14

Exceed Learning Trust - Social Justice Event @ Hall Cross Academy 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmView Event

Nov28

Year 12 Open Evening 4:30 pm - 7:00 pmView Event

Dec3

ICA Perform - Christmas Soiree 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmView Event

Dec5

Year 10 Parents' Evening 4:15 pm - 7:30 pmView Event

Dec12

ICA Perform Winter Showcase 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmView Event

Dec23Until
3rd Jan

Christmas Holidays View Event

Jan6

Training Day 12:00 amView Event

All Events School Holidays

As we reach the end of our first half term, we're excited to share with you the fantastic achievements of our students at Hall Cross Academy in our first half termly newsletter: https://hallx.me/ht124Our students' hard work, commitment, and resilience has been fantastic and we are proud of what they have accomplished in and outside the classroom. Thank you for your continued support. #enjoyingexcellence Via: @hx_studentvoice on Mastodon2 weeks agoRead Article

Here is the most recent Labour Market Information for Doncaster and South Yorkshire #lmi #enjoyingexcellence Via: @hx_careers on Mastodon2 weeks agoRead Article

Year 7 have made some amazing mood-boards for Mrs Brookfields Textiles lesson! Keep up the amazing work! #enjoyingexcellence Via: @hx_adt on Mastodon2 weeks agoRead Article

Sheffield Hallam University are hosting a webinar for students and parents on Degree Apprenticeships Vs Undergraduate Study. This will take place online on Thursday 7th November at 6pm. To book your place please go to: https://shusls.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0joiMUMn78S4tim #degreeapprenticeships #undergraduatedegree #enjoyingexcellence Via: @hx_careers on Mastodon2 weeks agoRead Article

Do you have any spare books or revision resources at home? Consider dropping them off at school! Your donations can help stock our KS4 book swap, help our GCSE and A Level students, or simply give students more opportunities to explore new worlds and expand their horizons through reading. #enjoyingexcellence #bookswap #bookdrive #letsgetreading Via: @hx_studentvoice on Mastodon2 weeks agoRead Article

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.