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Venture Academy

Academy special sponsor led · Henley-in-Arden · B95 6AD

Ages 9–16 · 49 pupils · Warwickshire

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Ofsted

Not judged

Attainment 8

10.7

Overall absence

24.9%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-03-11

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-1.68
−20+2
Attainment 810.7
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+0%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 1.2

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence24.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)54.9%
Unauthorised6.3%
Authorised absence
18.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
21.6%
Enrolments in measure
51

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill98%

49 pupils · 50 places

Pupils on roll
49
Boys / girls
38 / 11
School capacity
50
Capacity fill
49 / 50 (98%)
Free school meals
67.3%
FSM pupils
33
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special sponsor led

Age range

Ages 9–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: MACINTYRE ACADEMIES
Academy trust
MACINTYRE ACADEMIES
Sponsor
MacIntyre
Headteacher
Mr James Bowater

Location

Address
Stratford Road
Postcode
B95 6AD
Town
Henley-in-Arden
County
Warwickshire
Local authority
Warwickshire
District
Stratford-on-Avon
Constituency
Stratford-on-Avon
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
49 on roll / 50 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy special sponsor led, Ages 9–16, in Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire, 49 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school. Free school meals: 67.3%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Henley-in-Arden
6
Academies among open schools in Henley-in-Arden
83% (5)
Open schools in B95
6
Open schools in Warwickshire LA
288

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Henley-in-ArdenNear B95

  • Henley In Arden School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Henley-in-Arden · B95 6AF · Warwickshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att845.7
    • P80.3
    • EM5+48%
    • Absence8.9%

    0.1 miles away

  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Henley-in-Arden · B95 5LT · Warwickshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS2100%
    • Absence3.5%
    • FSM8.5%
    • Demand1.00

    0.4 miles away

  • Henley-In-Arden CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Henley-in-Arden · B95 5FT · Warwickshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS247%
    • Absence7.4%
    • FSM37.5%
    • Demand0.87

    0.5 miles away

  • Wootton Wawen CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Henley-in-Arden · B95 6AY · Warwickshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM15.5%
    • Demand1.00

    1.3 miles away

  • Claverdon Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Community school · Primary

    Warwick · CV35 8QA · Warwickshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS281%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM6.3%
    • Demand1.03

    2.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr James Bowater
Telephone
01564792514
Website
https://www.ventureacademy.org.uk/

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