Haberdashers' Adams
URN: 137446 • Newport TF10 7BD
Overview
- Name
- Haberdashers' Adams
- URN
- 137446
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- HABERDASHERS' WEST MIDLANDS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 69.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gary Hickey (since 2025) , Headmaster
- Telephone
- 01952953810
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- High Street, Newport TF10 7BD
Summary
Haberdashers' Adams is a mixed secondary academy located in Newport, Telford and Wrekin, with a rich history of nearly 400 years in education. The school emphasizes traditional values alongside a modern approach to learning, fostering an environment where students are expected to uphold high standards of behaviour and take pride in their uniform. The ethos encourages respect among peers, staff, and the wider community.
The curriculum at Haberdashers' Adams is designed to develop intellectually and broadly interesting individuals. Students are encouraged to make connections between subjects and engage in a variety of extra-curricular activities, enhancing their overall educational experience. The school promotes creativity in teaching, utilizing diverse methods to cater to different learning styles and preparing students for future challenges.
Support for students is a key focus, with teaching staff dedicated to helping pupils succeed academically and personally. The school encourages the use of technology in learning and emphasizes the importance of stepping out of comfort zones to explore new opportunities, ensuring that each student can achieve their full potential.
The curriculum at Haberdashers' Adams is designed to develop intellectually and broadly interesting individuals. Students are encouraged to make connections between subjects and engage in a variety of extra-curricular activities, enhancing their overall educational experience. The school promotes creativity in teaching, utilizing diverse methods to cater to different learning styles and preparing students for future challenges.
Support for students is a key focus, with teaching staff dedicated to helping pupils succeed academically and personally. The school encourages the use of technology in learning and emphasizes the importance of stepping out of comfort zones to explore new opportunities, ensuring that each student can achieve their full potential.
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- Events (calendar)
- Book arrow (calendar)
- Careers (other)
- FAQs (other)
- Policies & Key Documents (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Call Us+44 (0) 1952 953810 (other)
- Old Novaportans (other)
- Support Us (other)
- Vacancies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Newport Girls' High School (70.2)
- Newport Girls' High School Academy (68.6)
- Carisbrooke College (50.9)
- The Burton Borough School (49.6)
- Medina College (47.5)
Key details
- LA
- Telford and Wrekin
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- HABERDASHERS' WEST MIDLANDS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1126
- Pupils
- 1072
- Boys
- 974
- Girls
- 98
- FSM %
- 3.40
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1072 | 974 | 98 | 1126 | 3.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1067 | 976 | 91 | 1126 | 3.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1043 | 958 | 85 | 1126 | 3.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1043 | 958 | 85 | 1126 | 3.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 947 | 858 | 89 | 906 | 2.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 934 | 830 | 104 | 906 | 2.40 |
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