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Hall Cross Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Hall Cross Academy
- 2.3 (3 reviews)
- Secondary
- Doncaster DN1 2HY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Students' progress in the sixth form is now in line with national averages.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupil absence and persistent absence rates are improving but were previously rising.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers use pupil-performance information systematically to pitch lessons at the right level.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers are observed regularly to support practice improvements.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers could adapt teaching more to meet the needs of all pupils, particularly lower-attaining pupils.
Communication: Parents feel safe about their children's environment, according to the majority responding to the parent survey.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders address conflicts proactively, e.g., using community service approaches.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Effective systems have been introduced to track and improve students' progress.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe, and bullying is not widespread.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Various safeguarding lessons include internet safety and drug abuse risks.
Career Counselling Services: Students in the sixth form are well supported by their academic tutors.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Assessment and tracking systems help students make progress.
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Hall Cross Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1991 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 49% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
93.20% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15 | 15.1 | 18 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 49% | 48% | 42% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 17.20% | - | 6.70% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.48 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 27.4% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 41.37% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 6% | 17.87% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 6.97% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 10.83% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.70 | 2.56 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 83.71% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 258 | 131 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 74.04% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 27.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 17.46% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 16.63% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.08% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 4.21% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 5.29% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.38 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 28.38% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 42.14% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 14.48% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 7% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 9.62% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4 | 2.59 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 76.13% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 276 | 127 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 70.63% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 30.17% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 20.13% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 14.75% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.46% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.42% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.25% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 9 | 27.71% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% 3 | 45.21% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 9% | 19.38% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 2 | 6.79% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% 2 | 10.54% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.54 | 2.86 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 94.13% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 287 | 157 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 83.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 43.44% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 29.75% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 2.19% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 5.44% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 5.13% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% 7 | 26.17% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 5 | 40.43% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 7% | 13.39% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 5 | 5.39% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% 4 | 8.35% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.5 | 2.6 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 93.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 280 | 164 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 75.21% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 30.36% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 38.14% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.29% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.71% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4.79% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 29% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 42.55% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 17.68% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 12.5% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 13% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 86.4% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 304 | 164 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 75.93% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 33.6% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 41.2% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.47% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.73% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 10% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4.67% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.1 | 23.86 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.24 | 21.74 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.20% | 9.15% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 235 | 121 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 68% | 52.64% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 9.27% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 22.45% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 9.45% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.33 | 23.79 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.67 | 18.83 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.8% | 10.06% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 264 | 112 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 55% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 3.27% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 20.27% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 10.36% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.71 1 | 21.76 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.38 2 | 19.32 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.2% | 5.38% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 265 | 162 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 68% | 49.33% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 13.67% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 23% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 10.25% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.05 2 | 24.33 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.40 3 | 25.11 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.5% | 8.51% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 34 | 11.91% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 6.91% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 14.36% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.09% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.89 | 19.44 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.97 | 17.34 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.1% | 5.06% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 47 | 19.31% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 6% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 19.08% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.23% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hall Cross Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
