Hall Cross Academy

A good academy converter school in Doncaster. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hall Cross Academy.

Doncaster, DN12HY Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
66.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.55
English & Maths grade 4+ %
62.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 74.4%
Continue in education or training
65.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 71.0%
Sustained employment
39.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 17.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
30 April 2014
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Thorne Road
Doncaster, DN12HY
Phone
1302320626
Website
hallcrossacademy.co.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137842
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Thorne Road, Doncaster, DN1 2HY
Website
http://hallcrossacademy.co.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EXCEED LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
2000 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,991
Free School Meals
30.2% (601 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (42 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
49.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.8
English Attainment 8:
10.7
Maths Attainment 8:
10.1
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
15.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.8
Ebacc English:
99.7%
Ebacc Entry:
8.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
52.2%
Ebacc Languages:
22.2%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.55
Progress 8 Range:
0.39 to 0.72
University Progression:
68.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
71.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
17.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
68%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
225 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
74.4 (+22.4 vs average)
Education Continuation:
71.0 (+14.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
49.9 (+10.4 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.55 (+0.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
124 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
249
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,991 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Art & Design (Photography) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Applied Sciences (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(14 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(40 students)
Art & Design (Textiles) (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Enjoying excellence every day"

CARE (Community, Achievement, Respect, Equality) Hall Cross Learner: Literate; Creative; Team Player; Respectful; Independent; Motivated; Proud

Head Teacher's Message

Simon Swain, Principal, describes Hall Cross as a historic institution proud of its traditions, focused on securing the best future for every student; two campuses near Doncaster town centre; member of Exceed Learning Partnership; emphasises inclusive culture, broad and balanced curriculum, and extensive extracurricular opportunities, supported by a dedicated pastoral team.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

KS3 baking club ICA-Perform (Performing Arts program)

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum ICA-Perform Performing Arts program

Admissions Criteria

All admissions are administered by Doncaster MBC. Full information and all policies are available at the Doncaster Council Admissions and Admission Appeals pages.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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