Venture Academy
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Special school
PUPILS
46
AGES
9 - 16
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy special sponsor led

How Does The School Perform?

Ofsted
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(11/03/2025)
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87%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating
4.7:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
54%
NATIONAL AVG. 16.2%
Persistent Absence
2.2%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.8%
Pupils first language
not English
71.7%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Stratford Road
Henley-in-Arden
B95 6AD
01564792514

School Description

Venture Academy is a place where staff have an unconditional positive regard for pupils. Pupils appreciate how understanding staff are, which make them feel happy, safe and settled. They know that staff have their best interests at heart and that they go above and beyond to help. One pupil summed this up beautifully, describing teachers that ‘know “about” us, not just “of” us’. This is a school that is built on positive relationships along with compassion, ambition and partnership. Many pupils have experienced significant disruption at other settings, prior to joining. This school provides effective guidance and support to help pupils improve their behaviour and attendance and to develop positive attitudes to their education. Bullying is rare, but if it happens, pupils have absolute trust that staff will sort it out quickly. The school is ambitious and has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. This shows, for instance, in the significant increase in recent GCSE examination entries. Pupils work hard, take pride in what they do and experience success. During their time here, pupils grow in confidence and resilience, which prepares them for their next stage in education, employment or training.

Venture Academy Parent Reviews



87% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 20% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 15 responses up to 11-03-2025
Strongly Agree 73% Agree 13% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>73, "agree"=>13, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 15 responses up to 11-03-2025
Strongly Agree 40% Agree 40% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 13% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>40, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>13, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 15 responses up to 11-03-2025
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 47% Strongly Agree 27% Agree 13% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 7% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>47, "strongly_agree"=>27, "agree"=>13, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 15 responses up to 11-03-2025
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 13% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>13, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 15 responses up to 11-03-2025
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 27% Strongly Agree 47% Agree 13% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>27, "strongly_agree"=>47, "agree"=>13, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 15 responses up to 11-03-2025
Strongly Agree 80% Agree 13% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>80, "agree"=>13, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 15 responses up to 11-03-2025
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 27% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 15 responses up to 11-03-2025
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 20% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 15 responses up to 11-03-2025
Strongly Agree 73% Agree 27% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>73, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 15 responses up to 11-03-2025
Strongly Agree 40% Agree 47% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>40, "agree"=>47, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 15 responses up to 11-03-2025
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 20% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 15 responses up to 11-03-2025
Strongly Agree 80% Agree 13% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>80, "agree"=>13, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 15 responses up to 11-03-2025
Yes 87% No 13% {"yes"=>87, "no"=>13} Figures based on 15 responses up to 11-03-2025

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