A co-ed selective state grammar school with no day fees to pay, we provide boarding for boys in a 100-acre countryside setting and a small market town location. Recommended by The Good Schools Guide, our reputation for high academic results is equalled by our strong pastoral house system and our huge variety of enrichment activities.
Haberdashers’ Adams
Head's Welcome
Welcome to Haberdashers’ Adams, one of the few selective state grammar schools to offer boarding for boys. We have a long and proud tradition of successfully educating generations of young people with a passion for helping our pupils to develop as confident, articulate young men and women who are interesting, balanced and care for each other. I hope you will get a glimpse of that through our website and book a visit to experience in person the magical feel of Adams.
Haberdashers’ Adams has been a free grammar school since it was founded over 365 years ago and offers an exceptional education for boys and girls aged 11-18, with the added bonus of boarding for boys (this part is not free but much more affordable than the independent school sector at £5,094 per term).
The school’s reputation for high academic results, music and sporting excellence proceeds it as too does its strong pastoral House system and House competitions. There is a huge focus on providing pupils with as many opportunities as possible to try new things, with over 60 extra-curricular activities including a thriving Combined Cadet Force (CCF) and an active Duke of Edinburgh award scheme, alongside clubs covering sport, art, astronomy, debating and creative writing to name just a few. There really is something for everyone!
Life is exciting, busy and fast-paced at Haberdashers’ Adams which has some fantastic facilities, including a dedicated Sixth Form Centre with seminar rooms and bistro, a modern music and performing arts centre, a new teaching block for art and maths, and some superb sports facilities including a fully equipped gym and over 100 acres of playing fields.