At a Glance
Assessment: CEM 11 Plus
Fees Type: Free
Boarding: Boarding
Admissions: Boys Only
Places per year: 150
Introduction
Haberdashers’ Adams School was founded almost 400 years ago. It is a selective school, and for most it is free. It still allows for boarding and is very proud of it, as with all boarding this has costs. Haberdashers’ is proud of its traditions, while also being able to adapt to new ideas and technologies. The teachers at Haberdashers’ Adams School are encouraged to teach in their own way, allowing for a wide variety of different teaching practices displayed from teacher to teacher. From the traditional teaching in front of a whiteboard and textbook, to taking studies outside and recreating historic moments, it is believed that this altering of methodology will make a greater impact on the children’s minds. This is often paired with increased use of recent technology in the classrooms. Haberdashers’ Adams School has a house system that is central to the school, there are numerous house competitions ranging from cross country, to drama, to swimming, to rugby. These house competitions are designed to instil comradery and a competitive spirit while still being friendly and pleasant, so as to lead to bonds between unlikely friends that can last entire lives.
95% of students at Haberdashers’ Adams achieved 5+ in Maths and English. Also Haberdashers’ Adams scored 25 points higher than the local and national average in their attainment 8 score. On progress 8 they score 0.24 which is average for the nation.
Haberdashers’ Adams School, like many of its kind, has entry exams. These exams can be difficult, and so preparation for them is paramount. Preparation cannot start until you know what is required of you, here we have collected and displayed all of the relevant information so as to be as easy to understand as possible. In addition to making the application process easier we can also help with the exams. 11 Plus Hero is the perfect package to help your child prepare for their upcoming entry exams. We recommend preparation at least a year in advance of the test date. We supply learning resources, guidance, and even practice papers, to make learning all the required knowledge as easy as can be.
Haberdashers' Adams School Information
Information such as the school address, contact information and the schools key information.
School Address
Full Address:
Haberdashers' Adams, High StreetNewport
Newport
TF10 7BD
Contact Information
Parking in the school
There is no parking in the school, and on the streets around the school.
Additional parking off site
- Car park on 3 New St, TF10 7AX, which is 0.1 miles away from the school.
- Car park on 4 Lower Bar, Chetwynd End, TF10 7BQ, which is 0.1 miles away from the school.
Additional parking off site
- Car park on 3 New St, TF10 7AX, which is 0.1 miles away from the school.
- Car park on 4 Lower Bar, Chetwynd End, TF10 7BQ, which is 0.1 miles away from the school.
Key Information for Haberdashers’ Adams School
Total PAN for Year 7 intake (2023)
PAN for Year 7 intake (Boarding)
Total Student Capacity Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Total Students Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Percentage Capacity (2022)
Latest Ofsted Rating (2013)
Selection Test
Boarding Cost (per year)
Percentage Boarding
Haberdashers' Adams School Key Dates and Application Information
Key dates for the application and examination to enter Haberdashers’ Adams School. Links are provided for additional information and for application.
Applications for Secondary School intake 2023
Open Day
Registration for CEM 11 Plus Entry Exam
Entry Exam Date
Results Day
Common Application form (CAF) Deadline
Application Documents for Haberdashers’ Adams School
Important documentation and application processes to help you in applying for Haberdashers’ Adams School 11 Plus Entry Exam.
Haberdashers' Adams School Exam Format
Haberdashers’ Adams School selects its students based on the entry exams common to all the schools in the Consortium of Grammar Schools in Shropshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton. This common exam is a CEM exam, consisting of two papers, testing Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and Mathematics. Places are awarded in order of highest score achieved in the exam, instead of using a pass mark. Haberdashers’ Adams School prioritises students from certain Primary Schools.
Two Papers
Testing Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and Mathematics
Each paper is approximately 50 minutes
GL 11 Plus Assessment Criteria
| English | Maths | Verbal Reasoning | Non-Verbal Reasoning | Additional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✖✖ | ✔✔ | ✔✔ | ✔✔ | ✖✖ |
Pass Mark
Determination of places at Haberdashers’ Adams School is not done by a pass mark. Instead exams are ordered by highest score and places are given to those who have scored highest in the entry exam. There is a minimum qualifying score for the purpose of allowing “Pupil Premium” and “Looked After Children” entry to the school.
Pass Mark
Determination of places at Haberdashers’ Adams School is not done by a pass mark. Instead exams are ordered by highest score and places are given to those who have scored highest in the entry exam. There is a minimum qualifying score for the purpose of allowing “Pupil Premium” and “Looked After Children” entry to the school.
Catchment Area
Haberdashers’ Adams School does not use a catchment area as such, instead boys who attend one of the below schools will have priority in allocation of places:
Apley Wood Primary,
Aqueduct Primary,
Captain Webb Primary,
Dawley CE Primary,
Donnington Wood CE Juniors,
Dothill Primary,
Hollinswood Primary,
Holmer Lake Primary,
3 Ladygrove Primary,
Lawley Primary,
Lawley Village Academy,
Lightmore Village Primary,
Lilleshall Primary, Meadows
Primary, Millbrook Primary,
Moorfield Primary,
Muxton Primary,
Newdale Primary,
Newport CE Juniors School,
Old Park Primary,
Queenswood Primary,
Randlay Primary,
St. Luke’s Catholic Primary,
St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary,
St. Peters, Bratton,
St. Peter’s CofE Primary School,
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary,
Short Wood Primary,
Teagues Bridge Primary,
Tibberton CE Primary,
Windmill Primary,
Wombridge Primary,
Wrekin View Primary,
Wrockwardine Wood CE Junior
Additional Eligibility
- Looked after Children will be offered places.
- Pupil Premium: The required academic standard will be 5% lower for “Pupil Premium” applicants.
Haberdashers’ Adams School FAQs
There is no pass mark for acceptance to Haberdashers’ Adams School, instead applicants are offered places in order of success in the entry exam.
As with all schools in the Consortium of Grammar Schools in Shropshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton, the 11 Plus entry exam for Haberdashers’ Adams School’s is a CEM 11 Plus exam. This exam can be taken in order to enter any of the schools in the consortium. The exam is 2 tests, each 50 minutes long, and testing your child’s ability in Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and Maths.
A familiarisation sheet for Haberdashers’ Adams school is available above.
Usually tuition in preparation for these entry exams starts between year 4 and year 5.
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