Werneth School (formerly Bredbury Comprehensive School) is a coeducational secondary school located in Bredbury near Stockport, Greater Manchester, England.
| Werneth School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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Harrytown , , SK6 3BX England | |
| Coordinates | 53°24′46″N 2°06′23″W / 53.41272°N 2.10637°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Local authority | Stockport |
| Trust | Education Learning Trust |
| Department for Education URN | 148327 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Headteacher | David Goddard |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrolment | 1275[1] |
| Houses | Astor, Brunel, King, Lowry |
| Colour(s) | Red, Blue, Yellow and Green |
| Website | wernethschool |
An Ofsted report in October 2023 rated the school as "inadequate".[2]
History
editThe 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.
The school won the National Literacy Trust's 2006/2007 Reading Connects School of the Year Competition,[3] The school was rated "Satisfactory" by Ofsted at that time.[4]
The school's librarian, Nikki Heath, was awarded the School Librarian of the Year Award by the School Library Association in May 2008.[5] 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.[6]
Disability lanyards
editIn 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.[7][8][9]
References
edit- ^ As of January 2007. Source: DCSF Edubase.
- ^ "Werneth School: Rating and reports". reports.ofsted.gov.uk. 6 June 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ National Literacy Trust.
- ^ "Werneth School: Rating and reports". reports.ofsted.gov.uk. December 2020. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ School Library Association.
- ^ "Werneth School | Education Learning Trust". www.educationlearningtrust.com.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Carel, Declan. "Pupils left 'humiliated' by school's lanyard rules". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ Gawne, Ewan (1 November 2024). "Pupils left 'humiliated' by school's lanyard rules". BBC News. Retrieved 2 November 2024.