Abraham Darby Academy for the Performing Arts and Business Enterprise in Telford, Shropshire, UK, is the current name for the comprehensive school on Hill Top Lane, Ironbridge Road in Madeley which was first founded in 1937. It is named after Abraham Darby III and is situated approximately one mile from the world famous Iron Bridge which he built in 1779. In September 2008 the School was changed into an Academy by linking it to Adams' Grammar School and was accepted by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF). The current headteacher is Stephen Hawke.
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