Hall Cross Academy, Doncaster
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2014 inspection — up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
29.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.3
Avg class size
74
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
2,039 pupils
2,000 capacity
39 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Doncaster
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Doncaster
Admissions Demand - Doncaster
Places available
3,878
Applications
3,298
Got 1st preference
89.8%
Got preferred school
97.6%
Secondary admissions across Doncaster (2025/26)
Inspection History(6)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.98156%
Overall absence
19.53075%
Persistent absence
1,577
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Hall Cross Academy
Town Field Primary School
Atlas Academy
Lakeside Primary Academy
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Intake Primary Academy
Park Primary School
Balby Central Primary Academy
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School
Sandringham Primary School
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