Hall Cross Academy

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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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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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Hall Cross is an institution defined by history and tradition, but our true motivation is the future of the 2,000 young people we serve. As a vibrant, two-campus academy, we don’t just exist within Doncaster; we are an integral part of its fabric.

Having served as the Senior Vice Principal for the past seven years, my commitment to this school and our community is deeply personal. My time at Hall Cross has given me an intimate understanding of what makes us unique: our ‘school with a soul’ ethos and our relentless drive for excellence. I have had the privilege of watching our students grow, our staff excel, and our values translate into real-world success.

Since joining the Exceed Learning Partnership in 2023, we have worked with a partner that mirrors our devotion to high standards. Together, we live by a simple, powerful promise: Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day.

My mission as Principal is to protect our uniquely inclusive culture. I am dedicated to ensuring every student benefits from a rich curriculum and the kind of extracurricular opportunities that spark lifelong passions. Our teachers are more than educators; they are innovators dedicated to the craft of teaching. Supported by a compassionate pastoral team, they ensure every learner feels seen, supported, and challenged to reach their full potential.

While I am proud of our heritage, I am even more inspired by our future. My ambition is to build upon our strong foundations—ensuring that Hall Cross remains a beacon of inclusive education where opportunity is never out of reach.

Yours faithfully,

Sheila Forsythe

Principal

Aug31

Summer Bank Holiday 12:00 amView Event

Sep1

School Reopens for Y7s and Y12s Only 12:00 amView Event

Sep2

School Reopens for All Year Groups 12:00 amView Event

Sep8

Training Afternoon 2:00 pm - 5:00 pmView Event

Oct1

Year 7 Parents' Evening 4:30 pm - 7:00 pmView Event

Oct8

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

Oct15

Year 6 Open Evening 4:00 pm - 6:00 pmView Event

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We're excited to share with you the fantastic achievements of our students at Hall Cross Academy in our final newsletter of 2025-26: https://hallx.me/ht620252026 Our students' hard work, commitment, and resilience has been fantastic and we are proud of what they have accomplished in and outside the classroom. This newsletter continues to celebrate their exceptional talents, hard effort, successes alongside student and teacher shout outs to end a fantastic academic year. #enjoyingexcellence Via: @hx_studentvoice on Mastodon7 days agoRead Article

Our Y10 Philosophers enjoyed the opportunity to visit Jamia Masjid Sultania Mosque as part of their GCSE course. This was a brilliant opportunity to explore beliefs and practices of the Islamic Faith. #enjoyingexcellence Via: @hx_life on Mastodon1 week agoRead Article

Our Y10 Philosophers enjoyed the opportunity to visit St Mary's Church as part of their GCSE course. This was a brilliant opportunity to explore beliefs and practices of the Church #enjoyingexcellence Via: @hx_life on Mastodon1 week agoRead Article

Our Year 9 students who have chosen GCSE Food for September enjoyed a fantastic day at the Great Yorkshire Show today! A brilliant day filled with agriculture, food and more. 🌾🐄🍎#enjoyingexcellence Via: @hx_adt on Mastodon1 week agoRead Article

Our Year 10 GCSE Textiles students enjoyed a visit to Lincoln Cathedral as part of their Architecture project. They explored the gothic architecture and captured photographs and sketches of stone carvings, stained glass, arches and decorative details to inspire their textile work.The trip gave students plenty of ideas for pattern, texture, colour and structure, which they will now develop into their own samples and final pieces. #enjoyingexcellence Via: @hx_adt on Mastodon1 week 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.