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Haberdashers' Abraham Darby

Academy sponsor led · Telford · TF7 5HX

Ages 11–18 · 1,084 pupils · Telford and Wrekin

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

39.7

Overall absence

12.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-02-24

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionNeeds attention
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingNeeds attention
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.74
−20+2
Attainment 839.7
English & maths grade 5+35%
English & maths grade 4+51%
EBacc entry8%

EBacc APS: 3.3

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence12.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)32.9%
Unauthorised5.1%
Authorised absence
7.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
7.1%
Enrolments in measure
987

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill99%

1,084 pupils · 1,100 places

Pupils on roll
1,084
Boys / girls
515 / 569
School capacity
1,100
Capacity fill
1,084 / 1,100 (99%)
Free school meals
46.1%
FSM pupils
416
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: HABERDASHERS' WEST MIDLANDS ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
HABERDASHERS' WEST MIDLANDS ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
The Haberdashers' Livery Company
Headteacher
Mrs Joe Edgar

Location

Address
Ironbridge Road, Madeley
Postcode
TF7 5HX
Town
Telford
County
Shropshire
Local authority
Telford and Wrekin
District
Telford and Wrekin
Constituency
Telford
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Telford, Telford and Wrekin, 1,084 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 46.1%.

Open schools in Telford
73
Secondary schools in Telford
9
Academies among open schools in Telford
45% (33)
Open schools in TF7
10
Secondary in TF7
2
Open schools in Telford and Wrekin LA
86
Secondary in Telford and Wrekin LA
12

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in TelfordNear TF7

  • Madeley Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Telford · TF7 5FB · Telford and Wrekin

    Ages 11–18

    • Att847.1
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+46%
    • Absence7.8%

    0.8 miles away

  • The Telford Langley School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Telford · TF4 3JS · Telford and Wrekin

    Ages 11–16

    • Att833.7
    • P8-1.0
    • EM5+19%
    • Absence10.3%

    2.0 miles away

  • The Telford Park School

    Ofsted: Inadequate

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Telford · TF3 1FA · Telford and Wrekin

    Ages 11–18

    • Absence13.2%
    • FSM50.7%

    2.1 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Joe Edgar
Telephone
01952386000
Website
http://www.haberdashersabrahamdarby.co.uk/

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