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Haberdashers' Adams 11+ admissions
A mixed grammar school in Telford and Wrekin, for ages 11 to 18. What the school, the council and the test organisers have published about getting in.
Which test
GL Assessment
West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test. Last confirmed for September 2027 entry. Not yet confirmed for 2028.
Register for 2028 entry
May 2027 to June 2027
Test date, 2028 entry
September 2027
Main entrance test
Score to qualify
205
WMGS standardised score (median 200). September 2027 entry, All applicants, Qualification
Catchment, 2027 entry
No distance catchment; pupil premium and children on roll at designated primary schools get priority, then test rank, with straight-line distance as tie-break.
Year 7 places
135
September 2027 entry
All 2 Telford and Wrekin grammar schools
| School | For | Year 7 places | GCSE Attainment 8, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Girls' High School Academy | Girls | 120 | 75.3 |
| Haberdashers' Adams | Boys and girls | 135 | 71.8 |
Compare Telford and Wrekin grammar schools: test, scores and results day
Which 11+ test?
- Test
- West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test
- Written by
- GL Assessment
- Which entry year
- Last confirmed for September 2027 entry. Not yet confirmed for 2028.
Test type: GL Assessment.
Dates for September 2028 entry
For children in Year 5 now (2026 to 2027).
Registering for the test
- Registration
- May 2027 to June 2027
The test
- Main entrance test
- September 2027
Scores: qualifying and offered
A qualifying score puts a child in the running. It is not an offer. The lowest score offered shows how far down the list places went that year.
Qualifying scores
| Entry | What | Figure | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2027test 2026 | Qualifying scoreQualification | 205 WMGS standardised score (median 200) | All applicants |
| Sept 2027test 2026 | Qualifying scoreQualification | 195 WMGS standardised score (median 200) | Pupil premium |
To see how age changes a standardised score, try the age standardisation calculator.
Catchment and distance
Many grammar schools give priority by where you live. Always check your address against the official policy or map.
- What the policy says
- No distance catchment; pupil premium and children on roll at designated primary schools get priority, then test rank, with straight-line distance as tie-break.
- Official map or policy
- adamsgs.uk
Places and demand
How many Year 7 places there are, and how many children applied or sat the test, as published.
Places
| Entry | What | Figure |
|---|---|---|
| Sept 2027 | Published admission number (Year 7 places) | 135 Year 7 day places (plus up to 15 boarders) |
Ofsted and GCSE results
- Last graded inspection
- Good, 10 May 2022
- Reports
- Read the Ofsted reports
GCSE results (DfE)
| Year | Pupils | Attainment 8 | Grade 5+ in English and maths | EBacc average point score | Progress 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 to 2025 | 149 | 71.8 | 94.6% | 6.7 | Not available |
| 2023 to 2024 | 143 | 71.2 | 95.1% | 6.6 | 0.46 |
| 2022 to 2023 | 121 | 73.7 | 98.3% | 6.88 | 0.4 |
Appeals
A refused school place can be appealed to an independent panel; follow the decision letter and admission authority procedure. An admission appeal is different from asking for a test to be re-marked or for a selection review.
The appeal deadline will be in the offer letter.
Questions parents ask
What 11+ test does Haberdashers' Adams use?
GL Assessment. West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test. Last confirmed for September 2027 entry. Not yet confirmed for 2028.
When is the Haberdashers' Adams 11+ test for September 2028 entry?
Main entrance test: September 2027. Registration: May 2027 to June 2027.
What score do you need for Haberdashers' Adams?
Qualifying score for September 2027 entry (all applicants): 205 WMGS standardised score (median 200). Past scores do not predict the 2028 score, and a score on the boundary did not always get a place.
How many Year 7 places does Haberdashers' Adams have?
Published admission number (Year 7 places): 135 Year 7 day places (plus up to 15 boarders) (September 2027 entry).
Does Haberdashers' Adams have a catchment area?
No distance catchment; pupil premium and children on roll at designated primary schools get priority, then test rank, with straight-line distance as tie-break. Always check the full admissions policy before you apply.
Can I appeal if my child is not offered a place at Haberdashers' Adams?
Yes. A refused school place can be appealed to an independent panel; follow the decision letter and admission authority procedure. The deadline is in your offer letter. An appeal about a place is different from asking for a test to be re-marked or reviewed.
Sources
Where each figure on this page comes from.
- ea-edubase-api-prod.azurewebsites.net · School name, address, age range and type (DfE Get Information about Schools) · checked 27 September 2026
- westmidlandsgrammarschools.co.uk · Test provider and format · checked 27 September 2026
- adamsgs.uk · 2028 registration dates, 2028 test dates, Places, Published admission number (Year 7 places) · checked 30 October 2026
- adamsgs.uk · Qualifying scores, Catchment or priority area, Qualifying score · checked 30 October 2026
- assets.publishing.service.gov.uk · Ofsted inspections (as at 31 August 2026) · checked 27 September 2026
- explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk · GCSE results 2024 to 2025 (DfE), GCSE results 2023 to 2024 (DfE), GCSE results 2022 to 2023 (DfE) · checked 27 September 2026
- gov.uk · How school admission appeals work · checked 27 September 2026
For anything not shown here, the school's admissions page is the source to trust.