Hall Cross Academy vs Meadowhead School Academy Trust
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 32 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
Meadowhead School Academy Trust
Sheffield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,006 students
| Measure | Hall Cross Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Meadowhead School Academy Trust Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #124 of 366 | #160 of 366 |
| National rank | #1582 of 4,090 | #1947 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 2,039 | 2,006 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,039 | 2,006 |
| Free school meals | 29.5% | 35.8% |
| Capacity filled | 102% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.8 | 46.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.5% | 41.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.8% | 63.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.03 | 3.94 |
| A level points per entry | 36.1 | 37.0 |
| town | Doncaster | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | hallcrossacademy.co.uk/ | www.meadowhead.sheffield.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hall Cross Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.0 vs 50.2).
- •Hall Cross Academy is the larger school with 2,039 students compared with 2,006.
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 Meadowhead School Academy Trust?
On the Success Index (England), Hall Cross Academy ranks higher (58.0 vs 50.2 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 Hall Cross Academy and Meadowhead School Academy Trust?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hall Cross Academy: 2,039. Meadowhead School Academy Trust: 2,006. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hall Cross Academy and Meadowhead School Academy Trust rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Hall Cross Academy is 124th of 366 and Meadowhead School Academy Trust is 160th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).