Werneth School
| Werneth School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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Harrytown Coeducational | |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrolment | 1275[1] |
| Houses | Astor, Brunel, King, Lowry |
| Colour(s) | Red, Blue, Yellow and Green |
Werneth School (formerly Bredbury Comprehensive School) is a
, England.History
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.
The school won the National Literacy Trust's 2006/2007 Reading Connects School of the Year Competition,[2] and the school received very good reports in Spring 2007 from Ofsted.[citation needed]The school's librarian, Nikki Heath, was awarded the School Librarian of the Year Award by the School Library Association in May 2008.[3] 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.[4]
Notable former pupils
 | This article's list of alumni may not follow Wikipedia's verifiability policy. (June 2019) |
- Will Mellor - Actor
- Andy Holt - Footballer
- Swimmer
- Runner
References
- ^ As of January 2007. Source: DCSF Edubase.
- ^ National Literacy Trust.
- ^ School Library Association.
- ^ "Werneth School | Education Learning Trust". www.educationlearningtrust.com.