Hall Cross Academy vs Lakeside Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hall Cross Academy
Doncaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,039 students
Lakeside Primary Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
379 students
| Measure | Hall Cross Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Lakeside Primary Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #124 of 366 | #1337 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1582 of 4,090 | #13409 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 2,039 | 379 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,039 | 379 |
| Free school meals | 29.5% | 29.8% |
| Capacity filled | 102% | 80.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.03 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.1 | – |
| town | Doncaster | Doncaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | hallcrossacademy.co.uk/ | www.lakesidedoncaster.com |
The verdict
- •Hall Cross Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.0 vs 23.8).
- •Hall Cross Academy is the larger school with 2,039 students compared with 379.
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 Hall Cross Academy better than Lakeside Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hall Cross Academy ranks higher (58.0 vs 23.8 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 Hall Cross Academy and Lakeside Primary Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hall Cross Academy: 2,039. Lakeside Primary Academy: 379. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hall Cross Academy and Lakeside Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Hall Cross Academy is 124th of 366 and Lakeside Primary Academy is 1337th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).