Haberdashers' Abraham Darby

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Telford and Wrekin. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Haberdashers' Abraham Darby.

Telford, TF75HX Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
38.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.74
English & Maths grade 4+ %
49.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 50.6%
Continue in education or training
49.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 56.0%
Sustained employment
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 27.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
27 June 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Ironbridge Road
Madeley
Telford, TF75HX

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135582
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Ironbridge Road, Madeley, Telford, TF7 5HX
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HABERDASHERS' WEST MIDLANDS ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1100 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,077
Free School Meals
42.7% (460 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (34 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.9%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
32.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
39.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.3
English Attainment 8:
8.5
Maths Attainment 8:
7.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.3
Ebacc English:
97.7%
Ebacc Entry:
4.0%
Ebacc Humanities:
88.1%
Ebacc Languages:
8.0%
Ebacc Maths:
98.9%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.2%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.74
Progress 8 Range:
-0.95 to -0.52
University Progression:
56.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
56.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
27.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
11.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
56%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
95 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
68 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
135
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,077 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Psychology (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
(13 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
(11 students)
Multimedia (BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D*)
(9 students)
History (GCE A level)
(12 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Success for All"

Aspiration Respect Excellence

Christian heritage

Head Teacher's Message

A welcome from the Principal emphasising a safe and valued school where every individual is supported to achieve their best, with a 'no excuses' culture and a focus on Aspiration, Respect and Excellence and on lifelong learning (vision: ‘Success for All’).

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum designed around a knowledge‑engaged approach with clearly identified knowledge to be gained in each subject and unit of work; emphasis on long‑term memory of knowledge Learning Resource Centre (LRC) open before school, after school and at break times Year‑based system (year groups) with a house system fostering competition, participation, belonging and student leadership Extensive extra‑curricular programme with a target of 100% participation Extensive Sporting, Creative, and Academic curriculum aims to develop independent and resilient learners for 21st century life

SEND Provision

SEND & Inclusion described as whole‑school commitment with high‑quality teaching, a BROAD and BALANCED curriculum offer, and targeted interventions via Pathways, THRIVE and ADAPT provisions and SEND support services.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions policies include a transition programme for Year 7; 10% of places allocated for musical or sporting aptitude; in‑year admissions; appeal process; liaison with Telford & Wrekin admissions; specific admissions materials and forms described on the site.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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