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Haberdashers' Abraham Darby Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Telford, Telford and Wrekin , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1058 pupils, and a capacity of 1100 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,058

Pupils

1,100

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Haberdashers' Abraham Darby Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Haberdashers' Abraham Darby sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Telford and Wrekin. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Telford and Wrekin before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Haberdashers' Abraham Darby — School Information

Full address
Ironbridge Road, Madeley, Telford, TF7 5HX
Local authority
Telford and Wrekin
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
43.5% of pupils
DfE URN
135582

Other Secondary Schools in Telford

If Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Telford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Haberdashers' Abraham Darby

Is Haberdashers' Abraham Darby oversubscribed?

Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is operating close to its capacity of 1100 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Haberdashers' Abraham Darby?

Admission to Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is managed by Telford and Wrekin. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Haberdashers' Abraham Darby cover?

Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is a secondary school in Telford, Telford and Wrekin, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Haberdashers' Abraham Darby?

Haberdashers' Abraham Darby was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.