Haberdashers' Abraham Darby
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Address | Ironbridge Road, TF7 5HX |
| URN | 135582 |
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School Census
| Total | 1106 |
| Girls/Boys | 567/539 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.3%/48.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 369 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 27/06/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 01/10/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 27/06/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 01/10/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 24% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 39% |
| Entering EBacc | 4% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.87 |
| Progress 8 | -0.89 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 54% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.66 |
| Progress 8 | -0.52 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 388 |
| As first preference | 123 |
| As second preference | 159 |
| As third preference | 77 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 110 |
| second preference offers | 60 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 442 |
| As first preference | 149 |
| As second preference | 171 |
| As third preference | 97 |
| Total Offers Made | 176 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 134 |
| second preference offers | 38 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 421 |
| As first preference | 134 |
| As second preference | 166 |
| As third preference | 91 |
| Total Offers Made | 172 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 117 |
| second preference offers | 47 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 478 |
| As first preference | 172 |
| As second preference | 194 |
| As third preference | 79 |
| Total Offers Made | 177 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 146 |
| second preference offers | 30 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 520 |
| As first preference | 187 |
| As second preference | 217 |
| As third preference | 91 |
| Total Offers Made | 177 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 151 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.39% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 536 |
| As first preference | 215 |
| As second preference | 207 |
| As third preference | 81 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 155 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 512 |
| As first preference | 182 |
| As second preference | 218 |
| As third preference | 91 |
| Total Offers Made | 176 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 140 |
| second preference offers | 32 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 499 |
| As first preference | 168 |
| As second preference | 212 |
| As third preference | 93 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 141 |
| second preference offers | 35 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 638 |
| As first preference | 176 |
| As second preference | 263 |
| As third preference | 134 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 147 |
| second preference offers | 30 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 607 |
| As first preference | 166 |
| As second preference | 247 |
| As third preference | 148 |
| Total Offers Made | 181 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 137 |
| second preference offers | 33 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 550 |
| As first preference | 179 |
| As second preference | 219 |
| As third preference | 101 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 165 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 28% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 32% |
| strongly disagree | 32% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 28% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 42% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 32% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 7% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 30% |
| no | 70% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 53% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 43% |
| no | 57% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 80.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 7.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |