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Werneth School
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Werneth School
- Secondary
- Stockport SK6 3BX
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Inadequate
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
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Academic Progress: Some pupils regularly have their learning disrupted by the poor behaviour of others
Behaviour and Attitudes: Some students continue to have their learning disrupted by poor behaviour
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers successfully use assessment strategies; however, gaps remain in pupils' knowledge
Communication: The school seeks to engage with parents and the wider community
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School leadership hasn't effectively tackled behaviour and attendance issues
Actions for Quality Improvement: The trust has supported improvements in curriculum design
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils appreciate the support from 鈥楾he Hart Centre鈥� for their mental health and emotional well-being
Managing Bullying and Safety: Most pupils agree they feel safe, but some lack confidence in staff action on bullying
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils have opportunities to participate in a range of sports activities
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive helpful careers advice and opportunities at careers fairs
Preparation for Sixth Form: Older pupils do not have work placement opportunities
Managing and Supporting SEND: The achievement of pupils with SEND is variable
Subjects Offered: More pupils are studying a language at GCSE; increasing proportion study English Baccalaureate subjects
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Werneth School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 1072 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 25% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Inadequate by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Werneth School is a 1116-student mixed, non-selective secondary school in Stockport. Werneth has a reputation for being an inclusive organisation, as evidenced by our Quality Mark accreditation for inclusion and our Gold Accreditation for Young Caregivers. Werneth offers assistance to many different families with distinct needs. The school is devoted to developing a thorough and balanced curriculum for students in Year 7 through Year 11. Students in Key Stage 3 follow the national curriculum, and in Key Stage 4, they have access to a very broad range of traditional and vocational programmes, including three modern foreign languages, history, and geography, as well as courses in cooking, child care, and hair and beauty. Our pupils have access to the Manchester United Foundation through the school, which offers a range of opportunities to improve their academic experience. Our students have a strong history of performing music, dance, and theatre, and they frequently take part in festivals and events.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Inadequate | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.8 | 15.1 | 19.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 25% | 48% | 37% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.55 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25% | 22.46% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 33.07% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 34% | 22.64% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 6.25% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 9.39% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.05 | 2.1 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 86.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 153 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.07% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 30.73% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.33% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 28.93% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 15.87% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.07% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.53% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.46 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 33.75% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 6% | 18.89% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 8.64% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 11.5% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.2 | 2.12 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.6% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 149 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.87% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 18.8% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 5.27% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 40.13% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 16.53% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.8% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.93% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 1st Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 2nd Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Werneth School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1