Hall Cross Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Hall Cross Academy
Address: Thorne Road
Town/City: DONCASTER
County: SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode: DN1 2HY
Telephone Number: 01302 320626
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Exceed Learning Partnership
Sponsor: Exceed Learning Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Simon Swain
Capacity: 2000
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 2039 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 29.5%

Location and administration

URN: 137842
DfE Number: 371/4062
UKPRN: 10036412
UPRN: 10006573955
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Doncaster (E08000017)
Constituency: Doncaster Central (E14001198)
Electoral Ward: Town (E05010747)

Easting & Northing: 458142E, 403254N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 31' 24.18" N 1° 7' 27.63" W
Plus Code: 9C5WGVFG+97

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Claire Bignell - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 February 2029.
  • Mrs Ruzina Islam - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 December 2028.
  • Mrs Vicky Phillips - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 28 November 2028.
  • Mr Mike Stark - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 September 2027.
  • Miss Megan Stead - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 February 2029.
  • Mr Simon Swain - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Miss Kellie Tillery - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 November 2028.
  • Mr Nick Walker - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 March 2029.
  • Mr David Whitaker - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 February 2027.
  • Mr David Williams - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 January 2027.
  • Mr Roger Williams - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 January 2027.