Werneth School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Harrytown Romiley Stockport Cheshire SK6 3BX |
| Phone | 01614941222 |
| Reference Number | 148327 |
Werneth School is showing signs of improvement, especially in fostering a positive school culture and enhancing pupil behaviour since recent leadership changes. While there has been some progress in attendance and the implementation of a new curriculum, overall pupil achievement remains a significant concern, with examination results well below national averages. Some pupils, notably those with special educational needs, continue to struggle with consistent support, impacting their readiness for the next stages of their education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 991 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.77%
Girls: 48.23% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 101 | 95 | 196 |
| 8 | 97 | 88 | 185 |
| 9 | 112 | 94 | 206 |
| 10 | 109 | 86 | 195 |
| 11 | 94 | 115 | 209 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.5% |
| White, Other | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| African | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Needs attention |
| > Leadership & Governance | Needs attention |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Needs attention |
| > Achievement | Needs attention |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Needs attention |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Needs attention |
| > Inclusion | Needs attention |
| Last Report Date | 03 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Feb 2026 | School inspection |
| 07 May 2025 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Nov 2024 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Oct 2023 | School inspection |
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, creating a safe environment for pupils.
- Leaders have established a more positive culture in the school.
- Pupils typically treat each other well, contributing to a respectful atmosphere.
- Teachers have secure knowledge of their subjects and are focused on improving teaching quality.
- Recent progress for disadvantaged pupils is noted, showing improvements in some groups.
Areas for Improvement
- Over the longer term, pupil achievement has been too low in national examinations.
- Pupils’ attendance rates remain too low, particularly for some groups.
- Quality of teaching is inconsistent across the school.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs is variable and underdeveloped.
- Implementation of personal development programmes is not effective for all pupils.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 36.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 25.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 41.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 54 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 46 | 9 |
| From another Local Authority | 14 | 10 |
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