What did School Atlas judge Haberdashers' Abraham Darby's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Haberdashers' Abraham Darby's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in February 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Haberdashers' Abraham Darby?

Haberdashers' Abraham Darby has 1,084 pupils on roll.

What ages does Haberdashers' Abraham Darby take?

Haberdashers' Abraham Darby admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Haberdashers' Abraham Darby located?

Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is located in Telford, TF7 5HX, Telford and Wrekin.

How do I apply to Haberdashers' Abraham Darby?

Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How are Year 7 places decided at Haberdashers' Abraham Darby?

When Haberdashers' Abraham Darby has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children, and aptitude places — Looked after Children and Previously Looked after Children in accordance with the School Admissions Code of Practice, 10% of the agreed admission number of the pupils will be admitted on the basis of aptitude in music or sport, using a specified assessment process, which will be published on the Academy’s website (this includes pupils living both inside and outside the designated admissions area). 6.66% (12) places will be allocated with a proven aptitude in music and 3.33% (6) places with a proven aptitude in sport. However, if fewer pupils qualify to be admitted under either proven aptitude in music or in sport, then the percentage admitted under the other category could be increased accordingly. (For example, if only 5% were to qualify under Music, then up to 5% could be admitted under Sport). The Academy will seek to maintain this 10% balance in each year group; if a child originally admitted under criterion 2 subsequently leaves, the Academy reserves the right to admit a child under the admissions process using this criterion; 2. Children in the Academy's defined attendance area, with sub-priorities — Children who live in the Academy’s defined attendance area. If places are unavailable for all these local children, then they will be allocated first to: a) Those children who have exceptional health reasons where there is written medical evidence that admission to the Academy is essential for their well-being; and then b) Those children who have a sibling, on the day their application is submitted, that attend the Academy full-time (from Years 7 to 13) living as a family at the same address (siblings include: a brother, sister, step brother, step sister, half-brother, or half-sister). c) Other children living in the Academy’s defined attendance area; 3. Children of staff at the Academy — Children of staff at the Academy (living both inside and outside the designated admissions area, including peripatetic staff): a) Where the member of staff has been employed at the Academy for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the Academy is made, and/or b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there are insufficient places for all children in any of the above categories, places will be given on the basis of straight-line distance between a central point in the Academy buildings and a central point in the child's home address, measured using Telford & Wrekin's GIS computerised mapping system. Where distances are equal (e.g. same block of flats or multiple births), places will be allocated randomly by drawing lots.

What is the largest ethnic background at Haberdashers' Abraham Darby?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 73% of pupils at Haberdashers' Abraham Darby are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Haberdashers' Abraham Darby: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

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How places were offered at Haberdashers' Abraham Darby, year by year →

How places are decided at Haberdashers' Abraham Darby

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children, and aptitude places — Looked after Children and Previously Looked after Children in accordance with the School Admissions Code of Practice, 10% of the agreed admission number of the pupils will be admitted on the basis of aptitude in music or sport, using a specified assessment process, which will be published on the Academy’s website (this includes pupils living both inside and outside the designated admissions area). 6.66% (12) places will be allocated with a proven aptitude in music and 3.33% (6) places with a proven aptitude in sport. However, if fewer pupils qualify to be admitted under either proven aptitude in music or in sport, then the percentage admitted under the other category could be increased accordingly. (For example, if only 5% were to qualify under Music, then up to 5% could be admitted under Sport). The Academy will seek to maintain this 10% balance in each year group; if a child originally admitted under criterion 2 subsequently leaves, the Academy reserves the right to admit a child under the admissions process using this criterion.
2Children in the Academy's defined attendance area, with sub-priorities — Children who live in the Academy’s defined attendance area. If places are unavailable for all these local children, then they will be allocated first to: a) Those children who have exceptional health reasons where there is written medical evidence that admission to the Academy is essential for their well-being; and then b) Those children who have a sibling, on the day their application is submitted, that attend the Academy full-time (from Years 7 to 13) living as a family at the same address (siblings include: a brother, sister, step brother, step sister, half-brother, or half-sister). c) Other children living in the Academy’s defined attendance area.
3Children of staff at the Academy — Children of staff at the Academy (living both inside and outside the designated admissions area, including peripatetic staff): a) Where the member of staff has been employed at the Academy for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the Academy is made, and/or b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage
4Other applicants from outside the defined attendance area — Any places which remain available will then be allocated to applicants from outside the Academy’s defined attendance area in the priority order 1 to 4 as above.

If two applications tie: If there are insufficient places for all children in any of the above categories, places will be given on the basis of straight-line distance between a central point in the Academy buildings and a central point in the child's home address, measured using Telford & Wrekin's GIS computerised mapping system. Where distances are equal (e.g. same block of flats or multiple births), places will be allocated randomly by drawing lots.

10% of PAN reserved for proven aptitude in music (6.66%/12 places) or sport (3.33%/6 places), applicable to pupils inside or outside the designated admissions area. EHCP admissions handled by parental preference agreement between parent, Academy and LA, counted towards PAN, and sit outside the ranked oversubscription criteria. CATCHMENT: Children who live in the Academy’s defined attendance area. ... The defined area is published on Telford & Wrekin’s website www.telford.gov.uk and is set out in Telford & Wrekin’s composite prospectus. Transcribed from the school's own determined admission arrangements as published by Telford & Wrekin Council determined admission arrangements. Children with an EHCP naming the school are admitted first; that is a statutory duty, not an oversubscription criterion.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Haberdashers' Abraham Darby: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Haberdashers' Abraham Darby's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Haberdashers' Abraham Darby's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in February 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Haberdashers' Abraham Darby?: Haberdashers' Abraham Darby has 1,084 pupils on roll.
What ages does Haberdashers' Abraham Darby take?: Haberdashers' Abraham Darby admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Haberdashers' Abraham Darby located?: Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is located in Telford, TF7 5HX, Telford and Wrekin.
How do I apply to Haberdashers' Abraham Darby?: Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Haberdashers' Abraham Darby?: When Haberdashers' Abraham Darby has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children, and aptitude places — Looked after Children and Previously Looked after Children in accordance with the School Admissions Code of Practice, 10% of the agreed admission number of the pupils will be admitted on the basis of aptitude in music or sport, using a specified assessment process, which will be published on the Academy’s website (this includes pupils living both inside and outside the designated admissions area). 6.66% (12) places will be allocated with a proven aptitude in music and 3.33% (6) places with a proven aptitude in sport. However, if fewer pupils qualify to be admitted under either proven aptitude in music or in sport, then the percentage admitted under the other category could be increased accordingly. (For example, if only 5% were to qualify under Music, then up to 5% could be admitted under Sport). The Academy will seek to maintain this 10% balance in each year group; if a child originally admitted under criterion 2 subsequently leaves, the Academy reserves the right to admit a child under the admissions process using this criterion; 2. Children in the Academy's defined attendance area, with sub-priorities — Children who live in the Academy’s defined attendance area. If places are unavailable for all these local children, then they will be allocated first to: a) Those children who have exceptional health reasons where there is written medical evidence that admission to the Academy is essential for their well-being; and then b) Those children who have a sibling, on the day their application is submitted, that attend the Academy full-time (from Years 7 to 13) living as a family at the same address (siblings include: a brother, sister, step brother, step sister, half-brother, or half-sister). c) Other children living in the Academy’s defined attendance area; 3. Children of staff at the Academy — Children of staff at the Academy (living both inside and outside the designated admissions area, including peripatetic staff): a) Where the member of staff has been employed at the Academy for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the Academy is made, and/or b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there are insufficient places for all children in any of the above categories, places will be given on the basis of straight-line distance between a central point in the Academy buildings and a central point in the child's home address, measured using Telford & Wrekin's GIS computerised mapping system. Where distances are equal (e.g. same block of flats or multiple births), places will be allocated randomly by drawing lots.
What is the largest ethnic background at Haberdashers' Abraham Darby?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 73% of pupils at Haberdashers' Abraham Darby are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places were offered at Haberdashers' Abraham Darby, year by year →

How places are decided at Haberdashers' Abraham Darby

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children, and aptitude places — Looked after Children and Previously Looked after Children in accordance with the School Admissions Code of Practice, 10% of the agreed admission number of the pupils will be admitted on the basis of aptitude in music or sport, using a specified assessment process, which will be published on the Academy’s website (this includes pupils living both inside and outside the designated admissions area). 6.66% (12) places will be allocated with a proven aptitude in music and 3.33% (6) places with a proven aptitude in sport. However, if fewer pupils qualify to be admitted under either proven aptitude in music or in sport, then the percentage admitted under the other category could be increased accordingly. (For example, if only 5% were to qualify under Music, then up to 5% could be admitted under Sport). The Academy will seek to maintain this 10% balance in each year group; if a child originally admitted under criterion 2 subsequently leaves, the Academy reserves the right to admit a child under the admissions process using this criterion.
2Children in the Academy's defined attendance area, with sub-priorities — Children who live in the Academy’s defined attendance area. If places are unavailable for all these local children, then they will be allocated first to: a) Those children who have exceptional health reasons where there is written medical evidence that admission to the Academy is essential for their well-being; and then b) Those children who have a sibling, on the day their application is submitted, that attend the Academy full-time (from Years 7 to 13) living as a family at the same address (siblings include: a brother, sister, step brother, step sister, half-brother, or half-sister). c) Other children living in the Academy’s defined attendance area.
3Children of staff at the Academy — Children of staff at the Academy (living both inside and outside the designated admissions area, including peripatetic staff): a) Where the member of staff has been employed at the Academy for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the Academy is made, and/or b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage
4Other applicants from outside the defined attendance area — Any places which remain available will then be allocated to applicants from outside the Academy’s defined attendance area in the priority order 1 to 4 as above.

Haberdashers' Abraham Darby: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Haberdashers' Abraham Darby's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Haberdashers' Abraham Darby's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in February 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Haberdashers' Abraham Darby?: Haberdashers' Abraham Darby has 1,084 pupils on roll.
What ages does Haberdashers' Abraham Darby take?: Haberdashers' Abraham Darby admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Haberdashers' Abraham Darby located?: Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is located in Telford, TF7 5HX, Telford and Wrekin.
How do I apply to Haberdashers' Abraham Darby?: Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Haberdashers' Abraham Darby?: When Haberdashers' Abraham Darby has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children, and aptitude places — Looked after Children and Previously Looked after Children in accordance with the School Admissions Code of Practice, 10% of the agreed admission number of the pupils will be admitted on the basis of aptitude in music or sport, using a specified assessment process, which will be published on the Academy’s website (this includes pupils living both inside and outside the designated admissions area). 6.66% (12) places will be allocated with a proven aptitude in music and 3.33% (6) places with a proven aptitude in sport. However, if fewer pupils qualify to be admitted under either proven aptitude in music or in sport, then the percentage admitted under the other category could be increased accordingly. (For example, if only 5% were to qualify under Music, then up to 5% could be admitted under Sport). The Academy will seek to maintain this 10% balance in each year group; if a child originally admitted under criterion 2 subsequently leaves, the Academy reserves the right to admit a child under the admissions process using this criterion; 2. Children in the Academy's defined attendance area, with sub-priorities — Children who live in the Academy’s defined attendance area. If places are unavailable for all these local children, then they will be allocated first to: a) Those children who have exceptional health reasons where there is written medical evidence that admission to the Academy is essential for their well-being; and then b) Those children who have a sibling, on the day their application is submitted, that attend the Academy full-time (from Years 7 to 13) living as a family at the same address (siblings include: a brother, sister, step brother, step sister, half-brother, or half-sister). c) Other children living in the Academy’s defined attendance area; 3. Children of staff at the Academy — Children of staff at the Academy (living both inside and outside the designated admissions area, including peripatetic staff): a) Where the member of staff has been employed at the Academy for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the Academy is made, and/or b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there are insufficient places for all children in any of the above categories, places will be given on the basis of straight-line distance between a central point in the Academy buildings and a central point in the child's home address, measured using Telford & Wrekin's GIS computerised mapping system. Where distances are equal (e.g. same block of flats or multiple births), places will be allocated randomly by drawing lots.
What is the largest ethnic background at Haberdashers' Abraham Darby?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 73% of pupils at Haberdashers' Abraham Darby are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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