Haberdashers' Adams
Newport, Shropshire, West Midlands · TF10 7BD
A state grammar that also takes boarders, Haberdashers' Adams draws academically able pupils to Newport in Shropshire. Entry at 11 is selective, with 135 places contested through the West Midlands Grammar School Consortium, so families should expect genuine competition. With 1,072 pupils against a capacity of 1,126, the school is large and close to full. Behaviour was judged Outstanding by Ofsted, while the inspectorate rated the school Good across the board, including its sixth form.
1,072
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
135
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,072
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.1
- Location
- Newport, Shropshire, West Midlands
- Website
- http://www.adamsgs.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- West Midlands Grammar School Consortium
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 135
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
5 May 2026
Registration closesNext
26 June 2026
Exam date
12 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Attainment 8
71.8
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
95%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 71.8 compares with a national average of 46.9, and 95 per cent of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47 per cent. The 11+ tests English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning through GL Assessment. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 18 to 1 is typical for a school of this size.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 8.58%
- EHC plans
- 0.28%
- English as additional language
- 13.2%
- Free school meals
- 3.4%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- Yes
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 10 May 2022
The last word
A high-performing co-educational grammar with a boarding option, suited to capable children ready for a competitive entry process.
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Haberdashers' Adams 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Haberdashers' Adams located?
Haberdashers' Adams is located at High Street, Newport, TF10 7BD.
What type of school is Haberdashers' Adams?
Haberdashers' Adams is a state grammar school in West Midlands.
What subjects does Haberdashers' Adams test in the 11+?
Haberdashers' Adams tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Haberdashers' Adams use for the 11+?
Haberdashers' Adams's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Haberdashers' Adams 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Haberdashers' Adams 11+ exam is on 12 September 2026.
How do I apply to Haberdashers' Adams?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 5 May 2026, registration closes on 26 June 2026 and the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Haberdashers' Adams 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Haberdashers' Adams releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Haberdashers' Adams belong to?
Haberdashers' Adams is part of the West Midlands Grammar School Consortium consortium.
How many places does Haberdashers' Adams offer?
Haberdashers' Adams has a published admission number of 135 places.
How many pupils attend Haberdashers' Adams?
Haberdashers' Adams has approximately 1,072 pupils on roll.
What is Haberdashers' Adams's Ofsted rating?
Haberdashers' Adams was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 10 May 2022.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.