Hall Cross Academy — Secondary School in Doncaster

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Hall Cross Academy

Doncaster, DN1 2HY

2,038 Pupils

2,000 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

29.30% FSM %

989 Boys

1,049 Girls

About Hall Cross Academy

Hall Cross Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Doncaster, Doncaster, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 2,038 pupils on roll. School capacity: 2,000. Current headteacher: Simon Swain.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Doncaster
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	Doncaster
Parliamentary Constituency	Doncaster Central
Ward	Town
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	EXCEED LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Opened	01-02-2012
UKPRN	10036412
URN	137842
Data Last Updated	09-07-2025

Governors & Trustees (11)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr David Williams	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/02/2023	31/01/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Claire Bignell	Local Governor	27/02/2025	26/02/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Ruzina Islam	Local Governor	19/12/2024	18/12/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Vicky Phillips	Local Governor	29/11/2024	28/11/2028	Appointed by trustees
Mr Mike Stark	Local Governor	29/09/2023	28/09/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Megan Stead	Local Governor	05/02/2026	04/02/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Simon Swain	Local Governor	01/02/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Kellie Tillery	Local Governor	07/11/2024	06/11/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Nick Walker	Local Governor	27/03/2023	26/03/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr David Whitaker	Local Governor	27/02/2023	26/02/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Roger Williams	Local Governor	01/02/2023	31/01/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust