Haberdashers' Abraham Darby, Telford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Pupils feel safe and cared for at this school, with trusted adults listening and acting on concerns. The school values of Aspiration, Respect and Excellence shape calm, courteous relationships. The post-16 provision is particularly strong, combining academic and vocational routes while preparing students well for their next steps through impartial careers guidance and work experience.
Key Strengths
- Safeguarding is effective with an open culture where staff actively identify and manage concerns
- Post-16 provision offers a good mix of academic and vocational routes with strong student engagement and behaviour
- Broad, ambitious curriculum with clear sequencing and strong subject knowledge among staff
- Careers education is a positive feature with meaningful employer encounters and support for next steps
- Personal development programme covers all statutory requirements including relationships, sex and health education
Areas for Improvement
- Pupil attainment and progress sit below national averages, particularly at key stage 4
- Teaching is inconsistent across lessons and subjects, with tasks not always providing sufficient challenge
- Attendance remains below national averages despite improvement efforts
- Behaviour between lessons is variable, with some pupils loitering and a small minority responding inappropriately to staff
- Inconsistent implementation of support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
School production, sporting clubs, musical clubs, community opportunities, international trips, leadership opportunities
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is a school where pupils feel safe and cared for, but attainment and progress remain below national averages at key stage 4. The school is working to improve teaching quality, attendance, and behaviour through sustained targeted support.
At a Glance
46.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
18.0
Avg class size
55
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
1,084 pupils
1,100 capacity
16 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Telford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Telford
Admissions Demand - Telford and Wrekin
Places available
2,689
Applications
2,369
Got 1st preference
74.6%
Got preferred school
88.1%
Secondary admissions across Telford and Wrekin (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.64654%
Overall absence
27.46914%
Persistent absence
972
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby
Woodlands Primary School
William Reynolds Primary School and Nursery
John Fletcher of Madeley Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge CofE Primary School
Aqueduct Primary Academy
Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School
Broseley CofE Primary School
Haughton School
John Randall Primary School
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