Haberdashers' Adams
Newport, Shropshire · TF10 7BD
Haberdashers' Adams is a selective grammar school in rural Shropshire with distinctive state-funded boarding provision for boys alongside day education for both genders. Founded by the Haberdashers' Company, it emphasises traditional values, whole-person development, and leadership alongside academic rigour. The school cultivates confident, articulate pupils through a balanced offer of scholarship, co-curricular breadth, and strong pastoral care anchored in its historic house system.
- →Affordable boarding option with state funding for boys, rare in the independent sector
- →Genuine grammar school selectivity with strong academic outcomes
- →Rural setting enabling pastoral intensity and sense of community
- →Breadth of co-curricular opportunity beyond typical grammar school scope
- →Historic institutional identity and Old Novaportan network
Who thrives here
Academically able pupils who thrive in a structured, values-driven environment and benefit from close pastoral oversight. Boarding pupils benefit from stability and community; day pupils appreciate the inclusive ethos and extracurricular richness.
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At a glance
Contact & visit
High Street
Newport, Shropshire
TF10 7BD
Nearest stations
Notable alumni
Sir Roderick Floud
Historian and academic administrator; Pro-Rector of City University London
John Maxton
Labour MP for Glasgow Cathcart
Frequently asked questions
How much does Haberdashers' Adams cost?
Haberdashers' Adams is a state grammar school, so there are no tuition fees — places are free and allocated by the 11-plus exam and the school’s admissions criteria.
How do you get into Haberdashers' Adams?
Haberdashers' Adams admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Haberdashers' Adams's exam results?
At Haberdashers' Adams, 32.3% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 60% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Haberdashers' Adams a boarding school?
Haberdashers' Adams offers boarding as well as day places.
What is Haberdashers' Adams's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Haberdashers' Adams “Good” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Genuinely pastoral boarding provision and strong sense of community
✓Values-driven ethos balancing ambition with care and tradition
✓Accessible boarding cost through state funding; excellent value
✓Effective pastoral support and house staff investment
✓Pupil confidence and articulation as post-school outcome
Common concerns
!Rural isolation limits cultural and social diversity exposure
!Limited explicit mention of wellbeing infrastructure or external counselling capacity
!No recent Ofsted inspection; governance transparency limited