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Werneth School

Academy sponsor led · Stockport · SK6 3BX

Ages 11–16 · 925 pupils · Stockport

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

39.5

Overall absence

12.0%

Admissions demand

0.87 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-02-03

Category of concern

SWK

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionNeeds attention
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingNeeds attention
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.45
−20+2
Attainment 839.5
English & maths grade 5+33%
English & maths grade 4+50%
EBacc entry28%

EBacc APS: 3.4

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence12.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)35.6%
Unauthorised5.3%
Authorised absence
6.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
5.9%
Enrolments in measure
1,115

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.87 · Often has places

1st preferences

153

Places offered

245

1st-preference offers

153

Total preferences (any rank)
311
Preferred offers (top 3)
179
Applications from outside LA
27
Offers to outside-LA applicants
15
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill74%

925 pupils · 1,250 places

Pupils on roll
925
Boys / girls
484 / 441
School capacity
1,250
Capacity fill
925 / 1,250 (74%)
Free school meals
38.3%
FSM pupils
354
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Education Learning Trust
Headteacher
Mr Daniel Willis

Location

Address
Harrytown, Romiley
Postcode
SK6 3BX
Town
Stockport
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Stockport
District
Stockport
Constituency
Hazel Grove
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Stockport, Stockport, 925 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 38.3%.

Open schools in Stockport
113
Secondary schools in Stockport
11
Academies among open schools in Stockport
31% (35)
Open schools in SK6
22
Secondary in SK6
3
Open schools in Stockport LA
137
Secondary in Stockport LA
14

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    Ofsted: Not judged

    Voluntary aided school · Secondary

    Stockport · SK6 3BU · Stockport

    Ages 11–16

    • Att841.9
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+38%
    • Absence8.5%

    0.1 miles away

  • Marple Hall School

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    Academy converter · Secondary

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    Ages 11–16

    • FSM13.4%

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  • Stockport School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 11–16

    • Att847.4
    • P80.3
    • EM5+52%
    • Absence10.0%

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  • Reddish Vale High School

    Ofsted: Inadequate

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

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    Ages 11–16

    • Att842.3
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    • EM5+34%
    • Absence11.6%

    2.6 miles away

  • St Thomas More RC College

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Ages 11–16

    • Att849.7
    • P80.4
    • EM5+58%
    • Absence6.7%

    2.6 miles away

  • St Anne's RC Voluntary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Stockport · SK4 2QP · Stockport

    Ages 11–16

    • Att842.5
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+45%
    • Absence11.1%

    2.7 miles away

  • Alder Community High School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Community school · Secondary

    Hyde · SK14 5NJ · Tameside

    Ages 11–16

    • Att843.0
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+38%
    • Absence9.8%

    2.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Daniel Willis
Telephone
01614941222
Website
www.wernethschool.com

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