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Werneth School
Inadequategraded 17/10/2023Ages 11–16991 pupils
Werneth School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Stockport. The school has around 991 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 17/10/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing secondary schools in Stockport can view Werneth School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Stockport (SK6 3BX), Werneth School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspectionInadequate
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesInadequate
Personal developmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & managementInadequate
Last inspected 17/10/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 4 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 436.8
Attainment 836.8
England avg 45.1 · was 39.5 in 2023/24
Grade 5+ English & maths25%
England avg 45% · was 33% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths46%
England avg 65% · was 50% in 2023/24
EBacc entry27%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.04
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake38.3%
Free school meals38.3%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language7.7%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled74%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing88.0%
Attendance88.0%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher13.9
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence35.6%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Stockport
All schools in Stockport →Harrytown Catholic High School0.1 miBredbury Green Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miSt Christopher's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyGood · 0.2 miAgricultural and Rural Centre0.4 miBredbury St. Marks CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 miLisburne SchoolOutstanding · 0.9 mi
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