Haberdashers' Abraham Darby, based in Telford, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby currently has around 1058 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.9% boys and 52.1% girls. Around 43.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 12.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 32.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (84%) , including 40% who stay in school sixth forms and 31% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Ironbridge Road, Telford, TF7 5HX |
| Website: | http://www.haberdashersabrahamdarby.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01952386000 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Telford and Wrekin |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Joe Edgar |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 135582 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1100 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1058 |
| Number of Boys: | 507 |
| Number of Girls: | 551 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 12.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 32.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 76.60% | 810 |
| African | 9.80% | 104 |
| Other White | 4.10% | 43 |
| Unclassified | 1.70% | 18 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 13 |
| Pakistani | 1.10% | 12 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 11 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 9 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeley Nursery School Bridle Road , Madeley TF7 5ET | 4out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Primary School Ironbridge Road , Madeley TF7 5HX | 3out of 4 | 6 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Reynolds Primary School and Nursery Westbourne , Woodside TF7 5QW | 4out of 4 | 346 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Reynolds Infant School Westbourne , Woodside TF7 5QW | - not rated | 346 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Reynolds Primary School Westbourne , Woodside TF7 5QW | - not rated | 346 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Junior School Wensley Green , Woodside TF7 5NW | - not rated | 432 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Abraham Darby Ironbridge Road , Madeley TF7 5HX | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abraham Darby Specialist School for Performing Arts Hill Top , Madeley TF7 5HX | - not rated | 124 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madeley Academy Castlefields Way , Madeley TF7 5FB | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madeley Academy Court Street , Madeley TF7 5FB | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix School Manor Road , Dawley TF4 3DZ | - not rated | 2,956 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspris Telford School Dale Road , Coalbrookdale TF8 7DT | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aqueduct Centre Aqueduct Community Centre , Majestic Way TF4 3RB | - not rated | 2,059 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton School Queen Street , Madeley TF7 4BW | 3out of 4 | 2,388 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southall School Off Rowan Avenue , Dawley TF4 3PX | 3out of 4 | 2,883 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Parker School Brookside Avenue , Brookside TF3 1LB | - not rated | 3,137 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.