Doncaster UTC vs Hall Cross Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 649 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Doncaster UTC
Doncaster · Academy secondary · Ages 13–19
770 students
Hall Cross Academy
Doncaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,039 students
| Measure | Doncaster UTC Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Hall Cross Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #175 of 366 | #124 of 366 |
| National rank | #2054 of 4,090 | #1582 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 770 | 2,039 |
| Pupils on roll | 770 | 2,039 |
| Free school meals | 27.8% | 29.5% |
| Capacity filled | 102.7% | 102% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.6 | 47.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.3% | 45.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.6% | 65.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.63 | 4.03 |
| A level points per entry | 26.0 | 36.1 |
| town | Doncaster | Doncaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | – | hallcrossacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hall Cross Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.0 vs 48.2).
- •Hall Cross Academy is the larger school with 2,039 students compared with 770.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Doncaster UTC better than Hall Cross Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hall Cross Academy ranks higher (58.0 vs 48.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Doncaster UTC and Hall Cross Academy?
About 649 m in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Doncaster UTC: 770. Hall Cross Academy: 2,039. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Doncaster UTC and Hall Cross Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Doncaster UTC is 175th of 366 and Hall Cross Academy is 124th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).