Haberdashers' Abraham Darby
URN: 135582 • Telford TF7 5HX
Overview
- Name
- Haberdashers' Abraham Darby
- URN
- 135582
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- HABERDASHERS' WEST MIDLANDS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 39.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joe Edgar (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01952386000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ironbridge Road, Telford TF7 5HX
Summary
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is a mixed secondary academy located in Telford, serving approximately 1,058 pupils with a capacity of 1,100. The school is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment where every student is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The ethos of the school revolves around aspiration, respect, and excellence, fostering a culture of high expectations and resilience among students.
The curriculum at Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is designed to promote both academic success and personal development. The school offers a broad range of extracurricular activities, including sports and creative pursuits, which help students build teamwork and leadership skills. The House system plays a vital role in school life, encouraging participation and student leadership through various events organized by older pupils.
The school values strong partnerships with families and the wider community, believing that collaboration enhances the educational experience. With a focus on lifelong learning, Haberdashers' Abraham Darby aims to support students not only in their academic journeys but also in their personal growth and future aspirations.
The curriculum at Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is designed to promote both academic success and personal development. The school offers a broad range of extracurricular activities, including sports and creative pursuits, which help students build teamwork and leadership skills. The House system plays a vital role in school life, encouraging participation and student leadership through various events organized by older pupils.
The school values strong partnerships with families and the wider community, believing that collaboration enhances the educational experience. With a focus on lifelong learning, Haberdashers' Abraham Darby aims to support students not only in their academic journeys but also in their personal growth and future aspirations.
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- Call Us01952 386000 (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Charlton School (64.3)
- Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase (62.8)
- Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase (61.5)
- Holy Trinity Academy (61.2)
- Madeley Academy (61.2)
Key details
- LA
- Telford and Wrekin
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- HABERDASHERS' WEST MIDLANDS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1100
- Pupils
- 1058
- Boys
- 507
- Girls
- 551
- FSM %
- 43.50
- Open date
- 2008-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1058 | 507 | 551 | 1100 | 43.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1077 | 528 | 549 | 1100 | 40.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1091 | 518 | 573 | 1100 | 33.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1091 | 518 | 573 | 1100 | 33.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1108 | 532 | 576 | 1100 | 28.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1059 | 514 | 545 | 1100 | 23.80 |
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