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Werneth School

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Werneth School

Harrytown, Romiley, Stockport, SK6 3BX

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Inadequate
Oct 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

36.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
36.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.5%
Basics 9-5
25.4%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

36.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2335.946.4
2023/2439.546.4
2024/2536.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.550.00
2023/24-0.450.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
26.8%
EBacc APS
3.04
EBacc 9-5
6.2%
EBacc 9-4
8.1%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Harrytown Catholic High School
0.14 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
Agricultural and Rural Centre
0.71 km away · Other independent special school
Castle Hill High School
1.49 km away · Community special school
Outstanding
Marple Hall School
2.04 km away · Academy converter
Good
Highfields College
2.07 km away · Pupil referral unit
Good

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About Werneth School

Werneth School is a secondary school in Stockport, Stockport. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 128 responses), 52% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.7. The school has around 991 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Harrytown, Stockport, SK6 3BX | More schools in Stockport

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Werneth School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2025 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  2. Nov 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  3. Oct 2023 — Inadequate

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Werneth School

What is Werneth School's Ofsted rating?
Werneth School received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What do parents say about Werneth School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 128 responses): 52% of parents would recommend Werneth School.
What are Werneth School's latest exam results?
Werneth School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Werneth School located?
Werneth School is a secondary school in Stockport, Stockport (SK6 3BX).
How many pupils attend Werneth School?
Werneth School has around 991 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Werneth School with other schools?
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