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Werneth School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Werneth School is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Stockport , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 991 pupils, and a capacity of 1250 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

991

Pupils

1,250

Capacity

79%

Fill rate

Inadequate

Ofsted 2023

Werneth School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Werneth School?

The catchment area for Werneth School is the geographic zone Stockport uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Stockport publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Werneth School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Stockport. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Stockport before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Stockport catchment area documents →

Werneth School: 1250 places, 79% filled: places available

Werneth School has a published admission number of 1250 places. 991 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 79%. At 79% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1250 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 37.3% of pupils at Werneth School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Stockport.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Stockport publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Stockport school admissions →

Werneth School: School Information

Full address
Harrytown, Romiley, Stockport, SK6 3BX
Local authority
Stockport
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
37.3% of pupils
DfE URN
148327

Other Secondary Schools in Stockport

If Werneth School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Stockport are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Werneth School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Werneth School

What is the catchment area for Werneth School?

The catchment area for Werneth School is the geographic zone Stockport uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Stockport publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Werneth School oversubscribed?

Werneth School has a capacity of 1250 places and currently has 991 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Stockport.

What is the admissions policy for Werneth School?

Admission to Werneth School is managed by Stockport. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Werneth School cover?

Werneth School is a secondary school in Stockport, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Werneth School?

Werneth School was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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