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

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

Jan16

Year 13 Parents' Evening 4:15 pm - 7:30 pmView Event

Jan22

Training Afternoon - Students dismissed at 2:00pm 2:00 pmView Event

All Events School Holidays

This half term, we are raising money for ‘Sponsor a Star.’ Every year, stars are illuminated across Doncaster, Bassetlaw, and Montagu hospitals. The funds raised from each sponsored star will go directly towards improving patient care, making a meaningful impact on the lives of those who depend on the NHS. Donating is quick and simple and can be done via our ParentPay shop or via the Quick Links tab on our Hall Cross Academy website. Thank you for your continued support ! #enjoyingexcellence Via: @hx_studentvoice on Mastodon4 days agoRead Article

Thank you to everyone who visited the ADT department during our sixth form open evening. It was wonderful to meet so many prospective students.##enjoyingexcellence Via: @hx_adt on Mastodon4 days agoRead Article

Well done to our badminton team who showcased their skills against Ridgewood and Armthorpe today. Superb matches and excellent sportsmanship demonstrated by all! #enjoyingexcellence Via: @hx_pe on Mastodon5 days agoRead Article

Thank you to @theuniversityofsheffield for hosting our yr12 students. It was a an insightful geography and planning session looking at issues in Doncaster and how we can fix them. #alevelgeography #geography #universityofsheffield #uniofsheff #planning #townplanning #enjoyingexcellence Via: @hx_sixthform on Mastodon5 days agoRead Article

Reminder that tonight is our 6th form open evening and for those that are unable to make it in person we will be doing a live stream on our Instagram page @hallcrossacademy6thform see you tonight. #enjoyingexcellence Via: @hx_sixthform on Mastodon5 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.