Haberdashers' Abraham Darby vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby
Telford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,084 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Telford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
| Measure | Haberdashers' Abraham Darby Telford, West Midlands | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #389 of 493 | #1573 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3282 of 4,090 | #14847 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,084 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,084 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 46.1% | 44.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 48% |
| 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.haberdashersabrahamdarby.co.uk/ | www.stmarysmadeley.taw.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Haberdashers' Abraham Darby scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.5 vs 13.7).
- •Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 180.
- •Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is a academy school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Haberdashers' Abraham Darby better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Haberdashers' Abraham Darby ranks higher (23.5 vs 13.7 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 Haberdashers' Abraham Darby and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Telford and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby: 1,084. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Haberdashers' Abraham Darby and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is 389th of 493 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 1573rd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).