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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve very well at both GCSE and A level.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well and are polite and respectful.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers are highly knowledgeable and passionate advocates for their subjects.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school.
Communication: Parents value the support their children are given.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents recognise and value the support their children receive.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Bullying is dealt with swiftly by staff.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have begun addressing the RSE curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is extremely rare and handled swiftly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding systems are appropriate, but some aspects need centralization.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wealth of extra-curricular clubs including musical theatre, choir, and sports.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Large numbers participate in sport, music, and dance events.
Career Counselling Services: Effective careers information with annual careers fair and interviews.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form students receive talks from professionals and develop skills for CV writing.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are well supported with ambitious leaders understanding individual needs.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of subjects offered at both GCSE and A level.
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Haberdashers' Adams is a top rated, Secondary, Boys school located in Shropshire County, West Midlands.
It has 1053 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 98% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Haberdashers’ Adams has been a free grammar school since it was founded over 350 years ago and offers an exceptional education for boys aged 11-18 and girls aged 16-18. It intends to go fully co-ed from September 2024. Our reputation for high academic results is equalled by a strong house system and a huge variety of enrichment activities. Haberdashers’ Adams is one of just a few state grammar schools in the UK to have a boarding facility. Around one hundred of our pupils are boarders (boys only) and boarding contributes much to the ethos of the school.
Junior boarders (Years 7-10) start their boarding life at Longford Hall, a beautiful Grade II* listed Georgian mansion, set in one hundred acres of grounds, with magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. They are cared for by a boarding housemaster and his team of matrons and tutors who all work together to create a welcoming and homely environment.
Senior boarders (Years 11-13) continue their boarding life in Beaumaris Hall, our purpose-built home metres from the entrance to the main school. Senior boarding aims to help pupils gain additional independence and is an ideal stepping stone between home life and university. Across the two facilities, we offer the best of town and country living.
The only fees payable at Haberdashers’ Adams are those associated with boarding which means we are able to offer a full boarding school education for considerably less than any independent school. Our current boarding fees for 2023/24 are £4,619 per term for years 7-11 and £5,065 per term for Sixth Form. This includes full board, with the option to go home at weekends, three main meals a day (plus refreshments and supper), laundry, supervised prep and a variety of extracurricular and social activities.
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Junior boarders (Years 7-10) start their boarding life at Longford Hall, a beautiful Grade II* listed Georgian mansion, set in one hundred acres of grounds, with magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. They are cared for by a boarding housemaster and his team of matrons and tutors who all work together to create a welcoming and homely environment.
Senior boarders (Years 11-13) continue their boarding life in Beaumaris Hall, our purpose-built home metres from the entrance to the main school. Senior boarding aims to help pupils gain additional independence and is an ideal stepping stone between home life and university. Across the two facilities, we offer the best of town and country living.
The only fees payable at Haberdashers’ Adams are those associated with boarding which means we are able to offer a full boarding school education for considerably less than any independent school. Our current boarding fees for 2023/24 are £4,619 per term for years 7-11 and £5,065 per term for Sixth Form. This includes full board, with the option to go home at weekends, three main meals a day (plus refreshments and supper), laundry, supervised prep and a variety of extracurricular and social activities.
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Mr Gary Hickey
Our philosophy is simple and hasn’t changed much for many years: we want to develop confident, articulate young men and women who are interesting, balanced and who care for each other.We offer an outstanding learning experience but we are so much more than just our examination results. Although we do pride ourselves on our academic success, it is the journey as well as the destination of our pupils that is key to our success. This means we focus on many aspects of the development of our young people. We recognise the importance of developing a strong sense of belonging and believe in educating the whole person and teaching traditional values.
By encouraging pupils to take part in the wide variety of activities available, we can nurture their leadership qualities, promote high moral values and encourage excellent communication skills. We want our pupils to be simultaneously competitive, co-operative and caring, as this will ultimately prepare them for life. Read more
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Boys | Girls | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 19.3 | 18.3 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 98% | 99% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 35.00% | 39.20% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.40 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 73.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 28.11% | 29.91% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 37.44% | 42.94% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 69% | 24.56% | 24.96% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 55% | 14.11% | 10.85% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 66% | 18.44% | 15.44% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.88 | 2.69 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 92.46% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 119 | 126 | 143 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 86.08% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 36.92% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 85% | 32.31% | 29.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 11.38% | 10.23% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 5.62% | 11.5% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.92% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.31% | 3.6% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 76.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 28.53% | 32.72% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 38.58% | 45.21% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 63% | 23.42% | 24.83% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 52% | 14.68% | 12.95% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 59% | 18.68% | 17.1% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.08 | 2.73 | 2.96 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 95.77% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 122 | 121 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 92.62% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 42.54% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 90% | 34.92% | 30.7% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 8.77% | 10.42% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 6.69% | 11.16% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.23% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.92% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 71.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 95% | 28.25% | 29.21% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% 1 | 38.38% | 43.31% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 76% | 24.69% | 25.74% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 50% 17 | 14.31% | 11.42% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 69% 9 | 19.06% | 16.43% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.73 | 2.82 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 94.64% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 111 | 102 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 90.36% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 36.45% | 33.36% |
| School sixth forms | 94% | 36.09% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 15.64% | 8.46% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 2.18% | 11.17% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.91% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.36% | 2.77% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.48 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 72.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 95% 1 | 32.08% | 29.13% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% 1 | 42.42% | 42.54% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 86% | 28.58% | 24.67% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 67% 7 | 18.5% | 11.27% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 78% 4 | 23.92% | 15.94% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.04 | 3.04 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 83.22% | 84.83% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 116 | 105 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 69.33% | 73.85% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.56% | 28.37% |
| School sixth forms | 90% | 40.33% | 31.42% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 8.11% | 9.09% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1% | 5.92% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.22% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.2 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 72.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 96% | 39.4% | 29.46% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 51.6% | 43% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 83% | 36.5% | 25.2% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 74% | 25.9% | 14.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 74% | 26.9% | 16.2% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 81.5% | 85.15% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 109 | 107 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 54.63% | 58.09% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.63% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 94% | 37.5% | 32.03% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.38% | 8.99% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.25% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.88% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
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| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.58 | 32.75 | 29.96 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.89 | 33.22 | 29.52 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 35.00% | 16.04% | 13.61% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 175 | 222 | 202 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 61.83% | 58.54% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 8% | 6.09% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 19.5% | 21.15% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 7.5% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 43.47 | 36.77 | 33.37 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.84 | 37.65 | 32.43 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 40.4% | 19.95% | 17.64% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 153 | 231 | 249 |
| Students staying in education | 82% | 65.43% | 60.62% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.43% | 4.98% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 20.43% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 7.29% | 10.7% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 41.53 4 | 28.92 | 29.35 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.63 3 | 30.89 | 28.61 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 37.3% | 13.88% | 13.01% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 152 | 183 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 68% | 63.14% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 7.29% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 21.29% | 20.98% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 6% | 8.81% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.23 1 | 33.74 | 28.99 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.40 2 | 34.84 | 28.79 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 32.0% | 16.73% | 13.3% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 10.67% | 31.75% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.83% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 7.83% | 15.79% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 3.5% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.57 | 28.04 | 26.72 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.7 | 30.54 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 29.5% | 11.66% | 12.6% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 14 | 40% | 36.47% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 8.67% | 6.36% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 21% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 2.83% | 4.24% |
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Admission and Fees
Admission
Fees
| Program | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| State Boarding | 11-18 yr | £4,619 (Term) |
Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 30th Oct 2023 - 3rd Nov 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 22nd Dec 2023 - 8th Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 25th Mar 2024 - 5th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 19th Jul 2024 - 4th Sep 2024 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 5th Sep 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 6th Nov 2023 - 21st Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 8th Jan 2024 - 9th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 19th Feb 2024 - 22nd Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 8th Apr 2024 - 24th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 4th Jun 2024 - 19th Jul 2024 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Haberdashers' Adams
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
