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Haberdashers' Abraham Darby

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Haberdashers' Abraham Darby

Ironbridge Road, Madeley, Telford, TF7 5HX

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jun 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

37.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
37.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.1%
Basics 9-5
31.7%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

37.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2334.546.4
2023/2439.746.4
2024/2537.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.890.00
2023/24-0.740.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
13.3%
EBacc APS
3.19
EBacc 9-5
2.8%
EBacc 9-4
4.4%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.48
A*-A Grades
11.7%
A*-B Grades
32.5%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 74 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Madeley Academy
1.35 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Aspris Telford School
1.36 km away · Other independent special school
Southall School
2.64 km away · Community special school
Good
Queensway
3.19 km away · Academy special sponsor led
Good
The Seeds School
3.2 km away · Other independent special school

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About Haberdashers' Abraham Darby

Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is a secondary school in Telford, Telford and Wrekin. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.7. The school has around 1,058 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Ironbridge Road, Telford, TF7 5HX | More schools in Telford and Wrekin

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Haberdashers' Abraham Darby, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2024 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  2. Jun 2023 — Requires improvement
  3. Sept 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  4. Oct 2019 — Requires improvement
  5. Jun 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Haberdashers' Abraham Darby

What is Haberdashers' Abraham Darby's Ofsted rating?
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Haberdashers' Abraham Darby's latest exam results?
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Haberdashers' Abraham Darby located?
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is a secondary school in Telford, Telford and Wrekin (TF7 5HX).
How many pupils attend Haberdashers' Abraham Darby?
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby has around 1,058 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Haberdashers' Abraham Darby with other schools?
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