Haberdashers' Adams, Selective grammar school in Newport, United Kingdom
Haberdashers' Adams is a selective grammar school in Newport offering both boarding and day education within a traditional building complex. The campus sits in the town's historic district and serves students from year 7 through Sixth Form.
William Adams, a wealthy member of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers, founded this institution in 1656 during England's Interregnum period. The school has evolved through centuries while maintaining its connection to the Haberdashers' guild.
The school organizes itself through houses named after notable figures like Wilfred Owen and Charles Darwin, creating a sense of belonging among students. This structure shapes daily school life through regular competitions in sports and academics.
Visitors should note that the school functions as a boarding institution with multiple buildings spread across the historic district. The best time to explore the grounds is during school holidays when activity is less intensive.
Since September 2024, the school, which taught only boys for nearly 370 years, accepts girls as students for the first time. This shift to full co-education represents a significant turning point in the institution's history.
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