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Werneth School
Harrytown, Romiley, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 3BX, Stockport
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
0.9 / 100
Bottom 1%
Better than 1% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
991
Capacity
1,250
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Inadequate as of October 2023, this school faces significant challenges. GCSE results show an Attainment 8 score of 36.8, with only 46% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which is below the national average. Parent satisfaction is relatively low, with only 52% recommending the school, indicating a need for improvement in community engagement and support.
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Last inspected: 17 October 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & Management: Inadequate
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 36.8 | Bottom 10% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 46% | Bottom 9% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 25% | Bottom 10% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 27% | Bottom 16% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 8% | Bottom 16% UK |
Parent View (128 responses)
★★★★★2.9
Good range of subjects
76%
Good range of extra-curricular
73%
My child is happy
70%
My child feels safe
69%
Progress is communicated
68%
My child makes good progress
67%
School has high expectations
67%
School keeps me informed
61%
I'd recommend this school
52%
School responds to concerns
51%
School supports development
48%
Behaviour is good
45%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.5%
White Other1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Asian Other1.3%
Other1.3%
Black African1.1%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.41275, -2.10638 · SK6 3BX
School details
Local authorityStockport
RegionNorth West
URN148327
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.wernethschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Werneth School rated by Ofsted?
Werneth School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 October 2023.
Is Werneth School a good school?
Werneth School scores 0.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Werneth School?
Based on 128 Ofsted Parent View responses, Werneth School receives a satisfaction score of 59% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Werneth School in GCSEs?
Werneth School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.8. 46% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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