Haberdashers' Adams

Contact details for the school

School Name: Haberdashers' Adams
Address: High Street
Town/City: Newport
County: Shropshire
Postcode: TF10 7BD
Telephone Number: 01952 953810
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Haberdashers' West Midlands Academies Trust
Sponsor: The Haberdashers' Livery Company

Staff and pupils

Headmaster: Mr Daniel Biggins
Capacity: 1126
Gender: Mixed
Boarders: Yes

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1090 (91% boys & 9% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 4.1%

Location and administration

URN: 137446
DfE Number: 894/5400
UKPRN: 10035151
UPRN: 452085249
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Telford and Wrekin (E06000020)
Constituency: The Wrekin (E14001543)
Electoral Ward: Newport West (E05015229)

Easting & Northing: 374337E, 319146N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 46' 11.75" N 2° 22' 54.03" W
Plus Code: 9C4VQJ99+X8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Daniel Biggins - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Sara Bowater-Bickmore - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Kimberley Burbidge - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2026.
  • Laura Cotterell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Arun Daniel-Selvaratnam - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Ms Hermione Drew - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Natasha Hird - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Edward Hudson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2027.
  • Mr David Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 22 April 2028.
  • Mr David Jones - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr David Jones - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Elise Kidd - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 23 June 2026.
  • Dr Shonella Singh - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 January 2026.
  • Victoria Watson - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2028.