Celebrating Student Success Hall Cross Academy Outperforms National & Regional Benchmarks

Hall Cross Academy is delighted to celebrate the exceptional achievements of our Sixth Form students in their latest A Level and Vocational qualification results.

Through hard work, dedication, and high-quality teaching, our students have once again surpassed both national and regional benchmarks, securing strong academic attainment and exceptional progress across all subject areas.

Key Highlights

  • 100% Pass Rate across all Applied & Vocational courses
  • Top 25% Nationally for Applied & Vocational student progress
  • Outperformed National Averages at A*–C, A*–B, and overall A Level pass rates
  • Outperformed Regional Average for top-tier A* grades

 

Academic & Vocational Performance

 

Measure Hall Cross Academy Benchmark Difference
Applied Qualification Pass Rate 100.0% TBC
A Level Pass Rate 99.0% 97.5% (National) +1.5%
A* – C Grades 82.2% 78.1% (National) +4.1%
A* – B High Grades 56.2% 55.6% (National) +0.6%
Highest Grade (A*) 9.0% 7.9% (Regional) +1.1%

 

National Student Progress Rankings (Alps)

Value-added progress measures show how much value an institution adds to student outcomes relative to their starting points. Hall Cross Academy continues to deliver outstanding progress nationally:

  • Applied Courses Progress: Top 25% Nationally
  • Alps Grade 3 – “Excellent”
  • A Level Progress: Top 40% Nationally
  • Alps Grade 4 – “Very Good”

Celebrating Our Students

“We are immensely proud of all our Sixth Form students for these outstanding results. Their resilience, determination, and academic effort have delivered incredible outcomes that open doors to top universities, degree apprenticeships, and exciting careers. These results are a testament to the hard work of our students and the unwavering support of our teaching staff and school community.”                                                                                             – Simon Swain Principal