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Haberdashers' Abraham Darby
Ironbridge Road, Madeley, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 5HX, Telford and Wrekin
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.3 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,058
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 37.7, the school performs in the top 88% nationally, and 64% of students progress to university. However, it received a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted in June 2023, indicating areas that need development. Parent satisfaction and community engagement may also be factors to consider, given the school's LocaleIQ score of 13.3, which places it better than only 13% of schools.
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Last inspected: 27 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 37.7 | Bottom 12% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 52% | Bottom 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 32% | Bottom 21% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 13% | Bottom 7% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 4% | Bottom 7% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 64% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 90 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.6%
Black African9.8%
White Other4.1%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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52.63374, -2.46999 · TF7 5HX
School details
Local authorityTelford and Wrekin
RegionWest Midlands
URN135582
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Haberdashers' Abraham Darby rated by Ofsted?
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2023.
Is Haberdashers' Abraham Darby a good school?
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby scores 13.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Haberdashers' Abraham Darby in GCSEs?
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.7. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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