Werneth School

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Werneth School
Address
Werneth School
Harrytown

Bredbury
Stockport
,
Greater Manchester
,
SK6 3BX

England
Coordinates 53°24′46″N2°06′23″W / 53.41272°N 2.10637°W / 53.41272; -2.10637
Information
Type Academy
Local authority Stockport
TrustEducation Learning Trust
Department for Education URN 148327 Tables
Ofsted Reports
HeadteacherRhiannon Chantler
Gender Coeducational
Age11to 16
Enrolment1275 [1]
HousesAstor, Brunel, King, Lowry
Colour(s)Red, Blue, Yellow and Green     
Website wernethschool.com
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Werneth School (formerly Bredbury Comprehensive School) is a coeducational secondary school located in Bredbury near Stockport, Greater Manchester, England.

Contents

An Ofsted report in October 2023 rated the school as "inadequate". [2]

History

Construction

The original school buildings came into use in 1941, and several additions and extensions have been added over the years. Specialist provision is available for all subjects. There are extensive playing fields, an all-weather pitch, two gymnasia, a Sports Hall, laboratory accommodation, Technology workshops, computing facilities, maths facilities and a School Library and Resource Centre.

1987 arson attack

There was an arson attack on 31 March 1987. 40 firemen attended, taking one hour to put out the fire. The headmaster was Kenneth Boardman. The fire cost £750,000. A 14 year old and a 16 year old appeared in court, [3] in September 1987, where the 16 year old received three years. [4]

Awards

The school won the National Literacy Trust's 2006/2007 Reading Connects School of the Year Competition, [5] The school was rated "Satisfactory" by Ofsted at that time. [6]

The school's librarian, Nikki Heath, was awarded the School Librarian of the Year Award by the School Library Association in May 2008. [7] On 4 December 2014, Nicky Morgan, secretary of state for education visited the school.

Previously a community school administered by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, in January 2021 Werneth School converted to academy status. The school is now sponsored by the Education Learning Trust. [8]

Disability lanyards

In November 2024, the school was reported to be requiring pupils with disabilities to wear sunflower lanyards as a sign of their disability, with refusal to do this 'based on defiance' being a cause for disciplinary action. The policy was criticised by parents, who claimed their children were being bullied as a result of having to publicly disclose their learning disabilities. [9] [10] [11]

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References

  1. ↑ As of January 2007. Source: DCSF Edubase.
  2. ↑ "Werneth School: Rating and reports". reports.ofsted.gov.uk. 6 June 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  3. ↑ Manchester Evening News Saturday 4 April 1987, page 2
  4. ↑ Manchester Evening News Tuesday 8 September 1987, page 11
  5. ↑ National Literacy Trust.
  6. ↑ "Werneth School: Rating and reports". reports.ofsted.gov.uk. December 2020. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  7. ↑ School Library Association.
  8. ↑ "Werneth School | Education Learning Trust". www.educationlearningtrust.com.
  9. ↑ Carey, Declan (31 October 2024). "'The school is outing our children with this new rule... it's disgusting'". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  10. ↑ Carel, Declan. "Pupils left 'humiliated' by school's lanyard rules". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  11. ↑ Gawne, Ewan (1 November 2024). "Pupils left 'humiliated' by school's lanyard rules". BBC News. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
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