Hall Cross Academy

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityDoncaster
AddressThorne Road, DN1 2HY
URN137842

School Census

Total 1910
Girls/Boys 1003/907
Girls/Boys Ratio 52.5%/47.5%
% pupils where English not first language 23.0%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 455
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 8.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
30/04/2014 Good
12/12/2012 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 30/04/2014
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 12/12/2012
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 49.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 51.20%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 71.70%
Entering EBacc 11.60%
EBacc average point score 3.91
Progress 8 0.55
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 49.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 49%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 67%
Entering EBacc 6%
EBacc average point score 3.69
Progress 8 0.48
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 50.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 55%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 72%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4
Progress 8 0.38

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.65%
Total Applications764
As first preference436
As second preference195
As third preference133
Total Offers Made293
first preference offers264
second preference offers13
third preference offers16
first preference v offers 1.39%
Total Applications619
As first preference362
As second preference146
As third preference111
Total Offers Made303
first preference offers261
second preference offers17
third preference offers25
first preference v offers 1.24%
Total Applications603
As first preference307
As second preference167
As third preference129
Total Offers Made311
first preference offers248
second preference offers27
third preference offers36
first preference v offers 1.30%
Total Applications607
As first preference338
As second preference159
As third preference110
Total Offers Made304
first preference offers261
second preference offers23
third preference offers20
first preference v offers 1.29%
Total Applications628
As first preference321
As second preference173
As third preference134
Total Offers Made310
first preference offers249
second preference offers25
third preference offers36
first preference v offers 1.18%
Total Applications590
As first preference292
As second preference155
As third preference142
Total Offers Made305
first preference offers248
second preference offers18
third preference offers39
first preference v offers 1.08%
Total Applications486
As first preference243
As second preference141
As third preference102
Total Offers Made276
first preference offers226
second preference offers22
third preference offers28
first preference v offers 1.06%
Total Applications517
As first preference252
As second preference182
As third preference82
Total Offers Made278
first preference offers237
second preference offers38
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications423
As first preference212
As second preference129
As third preference82
Total Offers Made227
first preference offers211
second preference offers15
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications504
As first preference241
As second preference165
As third preference98
Total Offers Made278
first preference offers240
second preference offers28
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications488
As first preference197
As second preference185
As third preference105
Total Offers Made208
first preference offers197
second preference offers9
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree66%
agree24%
disagree5%
strongly disagree4%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree64%
agree28%
disagree6%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree49%
agree33%
disagree10%
strongly disagree4%
don't know4%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree5%
agree7%
disagree5%
strongly disagree3%
don't know1%
not applicable78%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree29%
agree41%
disagree15%
strongly disagree10%
don't know5%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree44%
agree16%
disagree7%
strongly disagree3%
don't know1%
not applicable29%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes22%
no78%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree67%
agree19%
disagree10%
strongly disagree5%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree66%
agree20%
disagree9%
strongly disagree2%
don't know3%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree65%
agree28%
disagree3%
strongly disagree3%
don't know1%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree57%
agree34%
disagree7%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree67%
agree29%
disagree2%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree66%
agree26%
disagree3%
strongly disagree2%
don't know3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree52%
agree31%
disagree6%
strongly disagree2%
don't know9%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes93%
no7%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin54.6%
any other white background ethnic origin11.2%
pakistani ethnic origin7.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin7.6%
white and asian ethnic origin3.7%
indian ethnic origin2.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.2%
african ethnic origin2.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.6%
white and black african ethnic origin1.3%
gypsy roma ethnic origin1%
chinese ethnic origin0.8%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin52.7%
any other white background ethnic origin12.7%
pakistani ethnic origin8.1%
any other asian background ethnic origin8%
white and asian ethnic origin3.6%
indian ethnic origin2.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2.1%
african ethnic origin1.9%
white and black african ethnic origin1.5%
gypsy roma ethnic origin1%
chinese ethnic origin1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.6%

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