Business Details
Werneth Primary School: Empowering Young Learners in Oldham
At Werneth Primary School, we are dedicated to improving the lives and life chances of young people in Oldham and the local area. Our school values of Care, Aspire, and Persevere underpin everything we do, creating a nurturing environment where children feel safe, happy, and empowered to thrive academically and personally. We provide a broad, balanced, and engaging curriculum tailored to meet the needs of our learners, ensuring they develop the knowledge, vocabulary, and conceptual understanding required for future success. Our commitment to reading and language acquisition forms the heart of our educational approach, supported by a wide range of literature and cross-curricular learning opportunities. As part of The Pinnacle Learning Trust, we collaborate with Hathershaw College and Oldham Sixth Form College to offer a seamless educational pathway, combining expertise and resources to benefit our pupils.Our team of dedicated staff works closely with families and the community, fostering strong partnerships that enhance children's learning and development. We offer a rich programme of enrichment activities, including school trips, cultural experiences, and specialist sports coaching, to broaden horizons and build cultural capital. Our inclusive ethos ensures that every child, regardless of starting point, achieves excellent progress across all areas of the curriculum. We pride ourselves on our strong relationships with parents and carers, treating them as valued partners in their child's education. Through our Werneth Pledge and other initiatives, we nurture character development and encourage children to make meaningful contributions to society.
Services
Early Years Foundation
Phonics and Reading
Enrichment Activities
SEND Support
Sports Programmes
Highlights and features
- We provide a broad, balanced curriculum with specialist resources and enrichment activities.
- Our staff work closely with families and the community to support child development.
- We offer a rich programme of cultural and sporting opportunities through partnerships.
- Our inclusive ethos ensures every child achieves excellent academic progress.
- We foster strong relationships with parents as partners in education.
What people say
Wonderful learning opportunities
Effective action taken
Teachers show love
Caring staff
Excellent progress
Services
Early Years Foundation
Our Early Years Foundation Stage provides a nurturing environment for children aged 3-5, focusing on core skills through play-based learning. We follow the national curriculum while incorporating our unique Werneth Pledge activities to develop social and emotional readiness. The programme includes specialist resources and regular progress assessments to ensure school readiness.
Phonics and Reading
Our phonics and reading programme combines systematic synthetic phonics with access to 40+ home reading books annually. Children engage with age-appropriate texts weekly and benefit from library access to develop reading fluency and comprehension skills. This approach ensures strong literacy foundations for academic success.
Enrichment Activities
We offer a comprehensive enrichment programme including school trips, cultural projects, and specialist sports coaching. Children receive free brass instrument tuition in Year 5 and participate in arts collaborations, Shakespeare festivals, and inter-school sports competitions to broaden their educational experience.
SEND Support
Our dedicated SENCO provides tailored support for children with special educational needs, working closely with teachers and parents. We implement individualised learning plans and access specialist resources to ensure all children achieve their full potential within an inclusive environment.
Sports Programmes
Through partnerships with Oldham Athletic Community Trust and Hathershaw College Sports Cluster, we deliver high-quality sports coaching and competitive opportunities. Our programme includes after-school clubs, holiday activities, and inter-school competitions to develop physical skills and team spirit.
People
Jonathan Bell
Executive Principal
Jonathan Bell leads Werneth Primary School with a focus on academic excellence and community engagement. He brings extensive educational leadership experience to our school, driving improvements through strategic partnerships and high expectations for all pupils.
Sarah Chandler
Head of Academy
Sarah Chandler works alongside Jonathan Bell to implement our vision for outstanding education. She focuses on curriculum development and staff training, ensuring our teaching practices meet the highest standards for pupil achievement.
Questions
What curriculum does Werneth Primary School offer?
We provide a broad, balanced curriculum focused on reading, language acquisition, and cross-curricular learning, enriched by specialist resources and cultural experiences.
How does the school support pupil development?
Through our Werneth Pledge, enrichment activities, and partnerships, we develop character, cultural capital, and practical skills for lifelong success.
What are the school's admission arrangements?
Applications are made online through Oldham Council. All children, including nursery attendees, require a separate school place application.
How can parents get involved?
We treat parents as partners, offering workshops, regular communication, and opportunities to engage in their child's learning journey.
What special educational needs support is available?
Our SENCO provides tailored support. Contact details are available on our website for specific SEND inquiries.
