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Haberdashers' Abraham Darby
Ironbridge Road, Madeley, Telford TF7 5HX
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,080 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In June 2023 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Haberdashers' West Midlands Academies Trust. (Haberdashers' Adams is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Representation. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is very high.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: Below average. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both quite low. Show details
Attainment: Poor. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is poor, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Progress: Poor. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
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