Werneth School
Stockport, SK6 3BX · Stockport · secondary school
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14th of 14 secondary schools in Stockport we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.6/10 against 573 of them, against 1.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 2 | 35% | 0.07 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 31.5 · 18 | 30% | 0.52 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.45 · 18 | 25% | 0.46 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.7 · 11 | 10% | 0.11 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Werneth School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 25.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 36.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was -0.45, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (1.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 925 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,250. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the Progress 8 score is below 0, what specific support is available for pupils who are falling behind in maths? How does the new Ofsted report card influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Werneth School
Overview
The report describes Werneth School as being at a "turning point" following a period of "turbulence in staffing and frequent changes of leadership." While leaders have established a "more positive culture" with improved behaviour and a "well ordered and ambitious" curriculum, the school currently meets only "Needs attention" standards across most evaluation categories.
Strengths
- Leaders have successfully created a "positive and respectful atmosphere" where pupils’ conduct has "markedly improved" and bullying is addressed swiftly.
- The new curriculum provides "renewed certainty about what pupils should learn," and teachers possess "secure knowledge of their subjects."
- Staff feel "better supported by leaders," who have considered workload issues, contributing to a "transformed" workplace.
- Pupils known to social care benefit from "comprehensive plans" and effective partnerships with external agencies.
- The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum is "taught consistently well" and that staff use assessment techniques to address "gaps and misconceptions."
- Strategies for improving attendance, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, need to be sharpened as rates remain "too low."
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is "not well developed," leading to variable experiences across classrooms.
Safeguarding
The report confirms that safeguarding standards are met, noting that leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and that "pupils are made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.5 |
| 2024/25 | 36.8 |
| 2025/26 | 37.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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