Haberdashers' Adams

Haberdashers' Adams Grammar School is a selective grammar school for high-achieving boys aged 11-18 and girls aged 16-18 with state boarding for boys only, located in Newport, Shropshire, offering day and boarding education. Current (2021) boarding fees are £12,144 per year and £13,644 per year for overseas students It was founded in 1656 by William Adams, a wealthy member of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers (one of the Great Twelve Livery Companies of the City of London). In January 2018, the school changed its name to Haberdashers’ Adams, replacing the previous name, Adams' Grammar School (AGS). The school is commonly referred to as Adams Grammar whilst they market themselves as 'Haberdashers' Adams'. From 2024, the school will go fully co-ed admitting girls into Year 7.

Haberdashers' Adams Grammar School
Coat of arms of the Haberdashers' Company
Address
High Street

Newport
,
Shropshire
,
TF10 7BD

UK
Coordinates52.7697°N 2.381°W / 52.7697; -2.381
Information
TypeGrammar school
Boarding school
Academy
MottoServe and Obey
Established1656 (1656)
FounderWilliam Adams
Department for Education URN137446 Tables
OfstedReports
Chair of GovernorsJames Penney
HeadmasterGary Hickey
GenderBoys (11-18) and Girls (16-18)
Age11 to 18
Enrolment1050
Colour(s)     
PublicationThe Novaportan;
The Eighth-hour
Former pupilsOld Novaportans
School hymnsJerusalem
Websitewww.adamsgs.uk
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