About Us

Our vision is one where all students are inspired to reach their full potential, no matter their ability or background; where aspirations and achievements are constantly raised; where the improvements of standards reflect the needs of the local and wider communities; through high-quality academic, personal and vocational teaching and guidance.

We’ll build on the strengths and experiences of Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby and Adams’ Grammar School so that our students become independent learners, fully equipped for the opportunities, challenges and responsibilities of adult life in the 21st century and well prepared to be the leaders, professionals and parents of tomorrow.

The Haberdashers’ Company takes great interest and pride in all the schools of which it is Trustee ensuring that the revenues accruing are spent wisely and that building projects give good value for money.

Most of the Governors and the Heads are appointed by the Company, but not members of staff. The Company does not interfere in the daily running of the schools which is the proper concern of the respective Head under the direction of the Board of Trustees and Local Governing Body.  The schools are concerned in promoting a broad tolerance of different viewpoints and consideration for others, within the context of a Christian heritage. From their foundation by four childless, Puritan Haberdashers who sought to enlighten future generations, the schools have developed and today fifteen very different schools offer the best education available.

Haberdashers’ Adams Federation Trust (HAFT) came into being on 1st January 2012. The Trust is a Company Limited by Guarantee and an Exempt Charity. It has the responsibility for running both Haberdashers’ Abraham Darby, Haberdashers’ Adams and Haberdashers’ Castle House.

On the 22nd March 2022, the trust was retitled – Haberdashers’ West Midlands Academies Trust (HWMAT). For further information about Haberdashers’ West Midlands Academies Trust (HWMAT), please email clerk@adamsgs.uk