Is Haberdashers' Abraham Darby a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 24 February 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Needs attention and one at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 8th of 12 secondary schools in Telford and Wrekin. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Haberdashers' Abraham Darby's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Haberdashers' Abraham Darby averaged an Attainment 8 score of 34.4 (England: 46.2). 27.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Haberdashers' Abraham Darby?

Applications for Year 7 places at Haberdashers' Abraham Darby starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Haberdashers' Abraham Darby

Ironbridge Road, Madeley, Telford, TF7 5HX

Local ranking8th of 12 secondary schools in Telford and Wrekin

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1100

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 24 February 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 24 February 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Needs attention
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Needs attention
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 34.4 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 27.7% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 41.8% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 184

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 84.0%
Continued in education: 75.0%
Apprenticeships: 7.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 10.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 85.0%
Higher education: 41.0%
Apprenticeships: 8.0%
Employment: 36.0%
Not sustained: 12.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

31.5

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

30.2

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 0.0% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 27.7
16-18 Cohort: 139

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1058
Boys: 515 (48%)
Girls: 569 (52%)
Capacity: 1100 (99% full)
SEND: 15.4%
FSM Eligible: 45.0%
EAL: 11.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.8%
SEN Support: 12.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 13.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 78.9
Budget per Pupil: £8,810/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 27.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 77.9%
Black African: 10.0%
White Other: 4.1%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.3%
Asian Pakistani: 1.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.1%
Mixed Other: 1.1%
Asian Indian: 1.0%

77.9%

White British

10.0%

Black African

4.1%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01952386000

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Ironbridge Road

Telford, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 135582
UKPRN: 10024131
Establishment No.: 6906
Trust: HABERDASHERS' WEST MIDLANDS ACADEMIES TRUST

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