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 over 2,000 students on roll including over 500 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

Feb5

Year 9 Parent's Evening 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmView Event

Feb12

Year 9 Options Evening (Upper School)4:30 pm - 6:30 pmView Event

Feb16Until
20th Feb

February Half Term View Event

Mar12

Year 11 Parent's Evening 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmView Event

Mar16

Training Afternoon (School Closed at 2:00pm)2:00 pmView Event

Mar26

Year 12 Parent's Evening 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmView Event

Mar30Until
10th Apr

Easter Holidays View Event

All Events School Holidays

KS3 baking club had a fantastic time making scones this evening. Flavours included toffee, lemon zest, and savoury ham & cheese. Lots of baking skills on show and even better results! #enjoyingexcellence Via: @hx_adt on Mastodon17 hours agoRead Article

🧪🔬 The Science Department visited Doncaster Museum to explore ways the exhibits can be embedded into our science curriculum.We explored themes such as extinction, pollution and fossils, and were fascinated by a remarkable fossil of a large marine reptile — complete with its last meal of fish and squid still preserved! 🐟A brilliant opportunity to bring real-world science into the classroom and inspire curiosity beyond the lab.#enjoyingexcellence Via: @hx_science on Mastodon2 days agoRead Article

As we are now settled back into the Academic Year and with GCSE exams approaching, here is a free parent-focused webinar that could help support families. The link to sign up can be found here: https://thedegreegap.com/gcse-summit #enjoyingexcellence Via: @hx_careers on Mastodon6 days agoRead Article

Have you got your tickets for our Dance festival ? If not why not ? You can book them by the following link : www.ticketsource.co.uk/hall-cross-academy#enjoyingexcellence Via: @hx_icaperform on Mastodon6 days agoRead Article

Our year 10 GCSE students have been performing in assemblies this week to year 7 and year 9 #enjoyingexcellence Via: @hx_icaperform on Mastodon6 days 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.