Haberdashers' Adams

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Newport, TF107BD Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
64.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.46
English & Maths grade 4+ %
75.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 98.6%
Continue in education or training
68.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 74.0%
Sustained employment
34.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 14.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
10 May 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
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
High Street
Newport, TF107BD
Phone
1952953810
Website
adamsgs.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137446
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
High Street, Newport, TF10 7BD
Website
http://www.adamsgs.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HABERDASHERS' WEST MIDLANDS ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1126 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
1,067
Free School Meals
5.1% (54 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.4% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
71.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
22.3
English Attainment 8:
13.7
Maths Attainment 8:
14.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
20.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
22.3
Ebacc English:
99.3%
Ebacc Entry:
60.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
73.4%
Ebacc Languages:
79.0%
Ebacc Maths:
99.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.46
Progress 8 Range:
0.20 to 0.71
University Progression:
72.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
74.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
14.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
72%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
184 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
98.6 (+46.6 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
60.1 (+40.7 vs average)
Attainment 8:
71.2 (+31.7 vs average)
Education Continuation:
74.0 (+17.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.46 (+0.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
66 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
133
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,067 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (GCE AS level (Not continued to A2))
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(16 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(15 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(16 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Traditional values, modern approach."

Respect Service Responsibility Integrity Resilience

The schools promote a broad tolerance of different viewpoints within the context of a Christian heritage.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Daniel Biggins emphasizes a holistic, values-based education that develops confident, articulate pupils who are ambitious, curious and caring, and highlights the importance of belonging, leadership and character alongside academic achievement.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Debating Society Drama Club Art Club Astronomy Club Creative Writing Club Chess Club Board Games Club Choir Flute Choir Saxophone Group Guitar Group Chamber Orchestra/Orchestra Training Orchestra Taiko Drumming Bandmaker CCF Marching Band House Music

Sports

Netball Basketball Badminton Table Tennis Gymnastics Rugby Cross Country Football Hockey Cricket Rounders Athletics

Facilities

Big School Library (BSL) with over 15,000 print books Modern science laboratories Design & Technology Centre Mathematics and Information Technology block Well-equipped and modern science laboratories A dedicated Sixth Form Centre A modern Design Technology Centre The Court – additional netball court A large, modern sports hall Modern gym facility Extensive playing fields Paddock Hall ( Maths and Art) Longford Hall (Junior Boarding) Beaumaris Hall (Senior Boarding) Hamilton Hall (Music and Performing Arts Centre) The former Performing Arts Centre converted into a Sixth Form Centre Hamilton Hall – with dedicated performance space and music facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Clear framework up to GCSE including compulsory sciences, foreign language, humanities (including religious studies) and a performance subject (art, drama, music or physical education) Sixth Form curriculum builds on breadth: all pupils study three A-levels and either an AS-level or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) Pupils have access to lectures, trips and off-timetable activities; progress is monitored with twice-termly reports and an annual record of achievement.

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Prep Club runs from 3.45pm to 7.30pm at Longford Hall (Junior Boarding) for Years 7–9; other after-school activities are available through the extended day.

SEND Provision

We have an SEN department and our SEN Coordinator provides individual support to pupils with SEN needs.

Admissions Criteria

Haberdashers’ Adams is a selective state grammar school. Year 7 entry is conditional on achieving the required academic standard in the school’s entrance test and the availability of places. The entrance test comprises two papers assessing English Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Numerical Reasoning (about 50 minutes per paper; tests administered for about 1 hour). The school also notes that spaces may be available occasionally in Years 8–10. Boarding is available (boys only for boarding). Overseas boarders require UK passport or right of abode and a UK guardian. The Sixth Form requires three A-levels and either an AS-level or EPQ; there is extensive information on admissions documents and policies on the site.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Not listed Bursaries: Not listed

There are no education fees for day pupils as Haberdashers’ Adams is a state school; boarding has costs: Full Boarding 2026-27: Year 7-11 £5,278 per term; Sixth Form £5,797 per term (fixed for 2 years); Flexi Boarding for Sixth Form £73 per night (excluding laundry); A deposit of £3,000 is required on boarding offers; Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) for Armed Forces personnel reduces boarding fees to 8% of the standard rate; Overseas boarding may incur an additional one-off charge.

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