Haberdashers' Abraham Darby
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is a secondary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 11–18, in Telford, TF7, in the Telford and Wrekin council area. It has 1,084 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (24 February 2026): Report card: Expected standard in 1 area, Needs attention in 6 areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Expected standard in 1 area, Needs attention in 6 areas — inspected 24 February 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Needs attention |
Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
Achievement | Needs attention |
Attendance and behaviour | Needs attention |
Personal development and wellbeing | Needs attention |
Post 16 | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Needs attention |
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.74 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 37.7 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 31.7 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 180 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 31.48 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | C | 2024/25 |
A level students | 40 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,084 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 42.3% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 12% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 12.57% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.84% | 2024/25 |
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