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Hall Cross Academy
Thorne Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 2HY, Doncaster
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.1 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
2,038
Capacity
2,000
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.8, which places it in the top 39% of schools nationwide. Approximately 66% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 79% progress to university, with 31% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 10%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.8 | Top 39% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 66% | Top 50% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 46% | Top 46% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 10% | Bottom 9% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 5% | Bottom 9% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 79% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 31% | Top 20% |
Based on 219 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British54.7%
White Other10.6%
Asian Other7.7%
Asian Pakistani6.9%
Mixed W+Asian3.4%
Black African2.8%
Asian Indian2.5%
Mixed Other2.2%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.52275, -1.12449 · DN1 2HY
School details
Local authorityDoncaster
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN137842
School typeAcademy converter
Websitehallcrossacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Hall Cross Academy rated by Ofsted?
Hall Cross Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2014.
Is Hall Cross Academy a good school?
Hall Cross Academy scores 53.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Hall Cross Academy in GCSEs?
Hall Cross Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.8. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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