Werneth School, Stockport
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school is working hard to create a more positive environment with clearer behaviour expectations and better support for reading. School leaders are using data smartly to understand what needs to improve and are building stronger partnerships with parents and staff. The school is developing opportunities for pupils to learn about British values and respect for differences.
Key Strengths
- Improved leadership structure with new deputy headteachers providing better oversight
- Stronger behaviour management processes with clearer consequences and more consistent rewards and sanctions
- Better use of data to inform decision-making about behaviour and academic outcomes
- Continued focus on reading support showing positive impact for some pupils
- Increased engagement with staff and parents through consultation groups and information evenings
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance rates remain low despite external support and intervention strategies
- Some staff lack confidence and skills to manage behaviour and support pupils with SEND effectively
- Curriculum improvements not fully embedded - variation remains in teaching quality
- Teachers need better training to use pupil learning information to adapt their teaching
- Clubs and enrichment opportunities still limited and not yet providing broad range of experiences
Extracurricular Activities
Culture day to celebrate differences
Werneth School has made progress in improving leadership stability, behaviour management, and data use since being designated as having serious weaknesses, but more work is needed to remove this designation.
At a Glance
38.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
128 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
22.2
Avg class size
42
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
74%
Available places
925 pupils
1,250 capacity
325 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Stockport
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stockport
Admissions Demand - Stockport
Places available
3,392
Applications
3,486
Got 1st preference
76.2%
Got preferred school
94.2%
Secondary admissions across Stockport (2025/26)
Inspection History(9)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
15.70406%
Overall absence
42.05519%
Persistent absence
1,051
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Werneth School
St Christopher's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Bredbury Green Primary School
Bredbury St. Marks CofE Primary School
Arden Primary School
Lisburne School
Romiley Primary School
Fairway Primary School
Greave Primary School
St Philip's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Woodley Primary School
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