Haberdashers' Adams
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | High Street Newport Shropshire TF10 7BD |
| Phone | 01952953810 |
| Reference Number | 137446 |
Haberdashers’ Adams has shown a strong overall performance, being graded as 'Good' across multiple domains since its last inspection took place nine years ago, when it was deemed 'Outstanding'. The school excels in creating a supportive environment where students thrive academically and emotionally, encouraged by a robust house system that fosters a sense of belonging. The commitment of staff to both academic success and pastoral care is evident, with students exhibiting outstanding behavior and a desire to learn. Significant parental support adds to the positive school atmosphere.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1072 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 90.86%
Girls: 9.14% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 3.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 123 | 19 | 142 |
| 8 | 143 | Unknown | 143 |
| 9 | 149 | Unknown | 149 |
| 10 | 148 | Unknown | 148 |
| 11 | 148 | Unknown | 148 |
| 12 | 146 | 31 | 177 |
| 13 | 117 | 48 | 165 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 43.3% |
| Indian | 20.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.6% |
| African | 5.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.4% |
| Chinese | 3.5% |
| Asian, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 3.2% |
| White, Other | 3.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 May 2022 | School inspection: |
| 10 May 2022 | Education and boarding inspection summary |
| 27 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Adams' Grammar School | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Sep 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 30 Sep 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 23 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
| 02 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate outstanding behavior and a strong desire to learn.
- The school provides high levels of academic and pastoral care.
- The curriculum is well planned and sequenced in many subjects.
- Teachers are highly knowledgeable and use effective teaching methods.
- Pupils with SEND are well supported, with individual needs recognized.
- There are numerous extracurricular activities available for students.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects at key stage 3, the curriculum is not coherently planned.
- The relationships and sex education (RSE) curriculum is not well sequenced or delivered.
- Trustees and governors have not sufficiently held leaders accountable for aspects of personal development.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 71.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 94.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 98.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 41.22 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 42.05 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B+ | B | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 32.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 119 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 55 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 298 | 64 |
Previous Years
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| > Sixth Form College | |
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| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Haberdashers' Castle House School
Chetwynd End, Newport, TF10 7JE |
0.24 miles |
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Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Avenue Road, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7EA |
0.32 miles |
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Moorfield Primary School
Wellington Road, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7QU |
0.46 miles |
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Newport Infant School and Nursery
Granville Avenue, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7DX |
0.48 miles |
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Coppice Drive, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7HU |
0.68 miles |
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Church Aston Infant School
Church Aston, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 9JN |
0.85 miles |
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St Peter's Church of England Controlled Primary School and Nursery
Stackyard Lane, Edgmond, Telford, Shropshire, TF10 8JQ |
1.31 miles |
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Lilleshall Primary School
Limekiln Lane, Lilleshall, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 9EY |
2.32 miles |
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Muxton Primary School
Marshbrook Way, Muxton, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 8SA |
3.72 miles |
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Tibberton Church of England Primary School
Off Maslan Crescent, Tibberton, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 8NN |
3.91 miles |
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Donnington Wood Infant School and Nursery Centre
Baldwin Webb Avenue, Donnington, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 8EP |
4.19 miles |
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St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre
Church Road, Donnington Wood, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7PZ |
4.33 miles |
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St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Preston-upon-the-Wealdmoors, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 6DH |
4.49 miles |
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Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Leonard Close, Winifreds Drive, Donnington, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 8BH |
4.52 miles |
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Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool
Sheriffhales, Sheriffhales, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8RA |
4.58 miles |
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Wrockwardine Wood Church of England Junior School
Wrockwardine Wood Junior School Church Road, Trench, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7HG |
4.95 miles |
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Wrockwardine Wood Infant School and Nursery
Church Road, Wrockwardine Wood, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7AH |
4.95 miles |
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St Luke's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy.
Church Road, Trench, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7HG |
4.98 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Newport Girls' High School Academy
Wellington Road, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7HL |
0.42 miles |
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The Burton Borough School
Audley Avenue, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7DS |
0.58 miles |
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The Retreat
Ercall Heath, Telford, Shopshire, TF6 6PN |
4.5 miles |