Buildwas Academy vs Haberdashers' Abraham Darby
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buildwas Academy
Telford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
54 students
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby
Telford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,084 students
| Measure | Buildwas Academy Telford, West Midlands | Haberdashers' Abraham Darby Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #389 of 493 |
| National rank | – | #3282 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 54 | 1,084 |
| Pupils on roll | 54 | 1,084 |
| Free school meals | 31.5% | 46.1% |
| Capacity filled | 51.4% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.19 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.5 |
| town | Telford | Telford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.buildwasacademy.com | www.haberdashersabrahamdarby.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Haberdashers' Abraham Darby scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.5 vs 11.2).
- •Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 54.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buildwas Academy better than Haberdashers' Abraham Darby?
On the Success Index (England), Haberdashers' Abraham Darby ranks higher (23.5 vs 11.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Buildwas Academy and Haberdashers' Abraham Darby?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Telford and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buildwas Academy: 54. Haberdashers' Abraham Darby: 1,084. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buildwas Academy and Haberdashers' Abraham Darby rank in West Midlands?
Buildwas Academy is unranked and Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is 389th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).