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Venture Academy

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Venture Academy

Stratford Road, Henley-in-Arden, B95 6AD

Academy special sponsor led · Ages 9–16 · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Sept 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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6.0school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
N/A
Writing
N/A
Maths
N/A
RWM Combined
N/A

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
6.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

6.0

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/2410.746.4
2024/256.046.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24-1.680.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% data available for 2023/24 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.60
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Henley In Arden School
0.11 km away · Academy converter
Good
Ipsley CofE Middle School
8.09 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Arrow Vale High School
8.09 km away · Academy sponsor led
Outstanding
Kingfisher School
8.13 km away · Academy special sponsor led
Good
Studley High School
8.26 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding

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About Venture Academy

Venture Academy is a secondary school in Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 15 responses), 87% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 6.0. The school has around 48 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Stratford Road, Henley-in-Arden, B95 6AD | More schools in Warwickshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Venture Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2022 — Requires improvement
  2. May 2015 — Inadequate (predecessor: Arden Fields School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Venture Academy

What is Venture Academy's Ofsted rating?
Venture Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What do parents say about Venture Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 15 responses): 87% of parents would recommend Venture Academy.
What are Venture Academy's latest exam results?
Venture Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 6.0. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Venture Academy located?
Venture Academy is a secondary school in Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire (B95 6AD).
How many pupils attend Venture Academy?
Venture Academy has around 48 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Venture Academy with other schools?
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