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Haberdashers' Adams
Telford and Wrekin·Secondary·West Midlands·Academy converter·TF10 7BD
URN: 137446GoodOfsted published 27 Jun 2022
71.8
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
+0.46
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [0.20, 0.71]
98.7%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
69.8%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
41.3
A level APS
Average points per entry · 2024/2025
Decision summary
This summary combines published school data and is designed to help you decide what to check next. It does not guarantee a school place or replace official admissions guidance.
Academic outcomesVery strong academic outcomes
Attainment 8 of 71.8 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 71.8
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 99%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupil progressAbove-average progress
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.46
- Confidence interval:
- [0.20, 0.71]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
Watch-outs
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Grammar School Entry
Only source-backed entry information found on the school's own website is shown below.
Verified key dates
Registration opens
6 May 2025
Verified exam details
Exam type
11+ entrance test
Open days from the school website
Open Week session for Year 5 day pupils on Monday 19 January 2026 at 9am
19 Jan 2026
Open Week session for Year 5 day pupils on Monday 19 January 2026 at 2pm
19 Jan 2026
Open Week session for Year 5 day pupils on Tuesday 20 January 2026 at 9am
20 Jan 2026
Open Week session for Year 5 day pupils on Wednesday 21 January 2026 at 9am
21 Jan 2026
Open Week boarding session for Year 5 pupils on Wednesday 21 January 2026, 2pm-5pm
21 Jan 2026
Entry requirements
Haberdashers? Adams admits 135 day pupils and up to 15 boys boarders into Year 7. Admission is conditional on achieving the required academic standard in the school entrance test and on the availability of places; the local authority preference form must also be completed.
Exam dates and admissions evidence
The Year 7 admissions timeline on the school site states: January Open Week in Year 5; May-June registration for the entrance test via online portal; entrance test in September of Year 6; test results in mid-October; local authority application deadline at the end of October; boarding interviews in November; boarding offers in December; local authority allocation in March; induction day in July. The 2026 intake policy also references the online registration form opening on Tuesday 6 May 2025.
Verification
Data year
2026
Last verified
16 Apr 2026
Confidence
84%
Pages checked
5
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 149 | 71.8 | — | 98.7% | 69.8% | 6.7 |
| 2023/2024 | 143 | 71.2 | +0.46 | 97.9% | 61.5% | 6.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 121 | 73.7 | +0.40 | 100.0% | 69.0% | 6.9 |
| 2021/2022 | 120 | 76.3 | +0.39 | 99.0% | 63.0% | 7.1 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Telford and Wrekin for local comparison.
Newport Girls' High School Academy
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 75.3Progress 8 +0.49
Compare with Haberdashers' AdamsHadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase
Attainment 8 44.4Progress 8 -0.21
Compare with Haberdashers' AdamsSchool information
| URN | 137446 |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headmaster Daniel Biggins |
| Trust | HABERDASHERS' WEST MIDLANDS ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | TF10 7BD |
| Latest pupils | 149 |
| FSM eligible | 3.4% |
Contact and identifiers
High Street, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7BD
http://www.adamsgs.ukView local authority page1952953810| DfE number | 5400 |
| UKPRN | 10035151 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 4 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 27 Jun 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Good
View Ofsted report
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 10 May 2022 |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2022 |