What did School Atlas judge Werneth School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Werneth School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in February 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Werneth School?

Werneth School has 925 pupils on roll.

What ages does Werneth School take?

Werneth School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Werneth School located?

Werneth School is located in Stockport, SK6 3BX, Stockport.

How do I apply to Werneth School?

Werneth School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How far from Werneth School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Werneth School for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 3.934 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Year 7 places decided at Werneth School?

When Werneth School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children, and all previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Highly exceptional medical/social reasons — Children considered to have 'highly exceptional medical/social reasons; 3. Catchment with sibling (The Werneth School) — Children in catchment with a sibling at The Werneth School at the time of admission, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 250 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Applicants will be ordered starting with those living closer to the school within each of the appropriate oversubscription criteria.

What is the largest ethnic background at Werneth School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.7% of pupils at Werneth School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Werneth School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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How far did offers reach?

3.934miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Werneth School, year by year →

How places are decided at Werneth School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Looked after children, and all previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted
2Highly exceptional medical/social reasons — Children considered to have 'highly exceptional medical/social reasons
3Catchment with sibling (The Werneth School) — Children in catchment with a sibling at The Werneth School at the time of admission
4Catchment with sibling (Werneth School) — Children in catchment with a sibling at Werneth School at the time of admission
5Children in catchment
6Outside catchment with sibling — Children outside catchment with a sibling at Werneth School.
7Children of staff — Children of staff who have been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which application for admission to the school is made and/or the member of staff is directly recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage*
8Distance — Any other applicants, in order of straight-line distance measured between home and the school
9Late applications — Applications received after the closing date ordered by criteria above

If two applications tie: Applicants will be ordered starting with those living closer to the school within each of the appropriate oversubscription criteria.

Distances measured to three decimal places as straight line between LLPG address points using Easting and Northing. Admission of children with an EHCP naming the school occurs before these criteria are applied, per statutory requirement.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Werneth School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Werneth School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Werneth School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in February 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Werneth School?: Werneth School has 925 pupils on roll.
What ages does Werneth School take?: Werneth School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Werneth School located?: Werneth School is located in Stockport, SK6 3BX, Stockport.
How do I apply to Werneth School?: Werneth School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from Werneth School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Werneth School for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 3.934 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at Werneth School?: When Werneth School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children, and all previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Highly exceptional medical/social reasons — Children considered to have 'highly exceptional medical/social reasons; 3. Catchment with sibling (The Werneth School) — Children in catchment with a sibling at The Werneth School at the time of admission, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 250 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Applicants will be ordered starting with those living closer to the school within each of the appropriate oversubscription criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at Werneth School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.7% of pupils at Werneth School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

3.934miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Werneth School, year by year →

How places are decided at Werneth School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Looked after children, and all previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted
2Highly exceptional medical/social reasons — Children considered to have 'highly exceptional medical/social reasons
3Catchment with sibling (The Werneth School) — Children in catchment with a sibling at The Werneth School at the time of admission
4Catchment with sibling (Werneth School) — Children in catchment with a sibling at Werneth School at the time of admission
5Children in catchment
6Outside catchment with sibling — Children outside catchment with a sibling at Werneth School.
7Children of staff — Children of staff who have been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which application for admission to the school is made and/or the member of staff is directly recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage*
8Distance — Any other applicants, in order of straight-line distance measured between home and the school
9Late applications — Applications received after the closing date ordered by criteria above

If two applications tie: Applicants will be ordered starting with those living closer to the school within each of the appropriate oversubscription criteria.

Werneth School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Werneth School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Werneth School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in February 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Werneth School?: Werneth School has 925 pupils on roll.
What ages does Werneth School take?: Werneth School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Werneth School located?: Werneth School is located in Stockport, SK6 3BX, Stockport.
How do I apply to Werneth School?: Werneth School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from Werneth School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Werneth School for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 3.934 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at Werneth School?: When Werneth School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children, and all previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Highly exceptional medical/social reasons — Children considered to have 'highly exceptional medical/social reasons; 3. Catchment with sibling (The Werneth School) — Children in catchment with a sibling at The Werneth School at the time of admission, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 250 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Applicants will be ordered starting with those living closer to the school within each of the appropriate oversubscription criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at Werneth School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.7% of pupils at Werneth School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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