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, and the school received very good reports in Spring 2007 from Ofsted.The school's librarian, Nikki Heath, was awarded the School Librarian of the Year Award by the School Library Association in May 2008. On 4 December 2014, Nicky Morgan, secretary of state for education visited the school. Previously a Community school (England and Wales), community school administered by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, in January 2021 Werneth School converted to Academy (English school), academy status. The school is now sponsored by the Education Learning Trust.Notable former pupils
* Will Mellor - Actor * Andy Holt (footballer, born 1978), Andy Holt - Association football, Footballer * James Goddard - Swimmer * Rob Clarke - RunnerReferences
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