Werneth School, based in Stockport, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Werneth School currently has around 991 pupils on roll, which is about 79% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.8% boys and 48.2% girls. Around 37.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 12%. Persistent absence is recorded at 35.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Inadequate. This indicates significant weaknesses. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Harrytown, Stockport, SK6 3BX |
| Website: | www.wernethschool.com |
| Telephone: | 01614941222 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Stockport |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Rhiannon Chantler |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 148327 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1250 |
| Number of Pupils: | 991 |
| Number of Boys: | 513 |
| Number of Girls: | 478 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 12% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 35.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 86.50% | 857 |
| Other White | 1.80% | 18 |
| Pakistani | 1.70% | 17 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.60% | 16 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 13 |
| Other Asian | 1.30% | 13 |
| African | 1.10% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 7 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 5 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offerton Hall Nursery School Half Moon Lane , Offerton SK2 5LB | - not rated | 2,145 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinnington Early Years Centre Westmorland Drive , Brinnington SK5 8HH | - not rated | 2,994 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Warwick Road , Romiley SK6 3AX | 3out of 4 | 305 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Catholic Primary School Warwick Road , Romiley SK6 3AX | - not rated | 305 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bredbury Green Primary School Clapgate , Romiley SK6 3DG | - not rated | 320 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bredbury Green Primary School Clapgate , Romiley SK6 3DG | 3out of 4 | 320 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrack Hill Primary School Barrack Hill , Romiley SK6 3AU | - not rated | 391 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | 1out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bredbury School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | - not rated | 1 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Werneth School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BX | - not rated | 1 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrytown Catholic High School Harrytown , Romiley SK6 3BU | - not rated | 157 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Offerton School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overdale School Powicke Drive , Romiley SK6 3EF | - not rated | 500 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Agricultural and Rural Centre 5 Quarry Road , Romiley SK6 4BA | - not rated | 780 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lisburne School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5GP | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lisburne School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5GP | 4out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill High School The Fairway , Offerton SK2 5DS | 4out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.