Hall Cross Academy
Academy converter secondary school in Doncaster (Doncaster).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Hall Cross is an historic institution which is proud of its traditions but what motivates us every day is securing the best future for every one of the young people we serve. A large and vibrant comprehensive academy with over 2,000 students on roll including over 500 students in our thriving sixth form, Hall Cross is located over two campuses close to Doncaster town centre.
We are, therefore, very much at the heart of our community. Hall Cross Academy became a member of Exceed Learning Partnership on 1 February 2023. Both organisations share the same values and are committed to providing the very best education for children and young people.
Exceed Learning Partnership recognises the history of Hall Cross and the traditions that it is immensely proud of. Hall Cross Academys ethos of enjoying excellence every day align with the Trust values and their motto of 'Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day!'
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
15 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Badminton
- Band
- Basketball
- Dance
- Drama
- Football
- Hockey
- Netball
- Orchestra
- Photography
- Rugby
- Stem
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Retrieval Practice
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
Key facts
- URN
- 137842
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Constituency
- Doncaster Central
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2012
Governing body (11 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr David Williams | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sheila Forsythe | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Mr Nick Walker | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Miss Megan Stead | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Claire Bignell | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Ruzina Islam | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Vicky Phillips | Local Governor | Appointed by trustees | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Kellie Tillery | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Mike Stark | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr David Whitaker | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Roger Williams | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Simon Swain Former | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record