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Venturers' Academy
- All-through
- Bristol BS13 9AX
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils benefit from positive relationships and improved behaviour over time.
Academic Progress: Pupils do not achieve as well as they should due to inconsistent curriculum implementation.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Individual plans help pupils manage their behaviour, but expectations remain variable.
Teacher Engagement: Staff help pupils communicate and interact successfully, but some staff do not demand enough of pupils.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Curriculum planning has improved, but implementation is variable.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff know how to meet the needs of pupils with autism well, though they sometimes don鈥檛 demand enough.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to share their opinions and find out other parents' views.
Communication with Parents: The school communication needs improvement to gain confidence from parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Several parents share concerns about frequent staff changes and communication.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The school should improve engagement and communication with the community.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: The school is focused on improving provision, with recent curriculum redesigns still in development.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying is exceptionally rare, and pupils feel safe.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Staff create positive and trusted relationships, helping improve behaviour over time.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff know pupils very well and support their individual needs effectively.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils have opportunities in subjects like physical education and personal, social, and health education.
Career Counselling Services: Work experience is a fundamental element of pupils鈥� programmes of study.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: The sixth-form curriculum is increasingly ambitious and prepares students for future education and employment.
Support for SEND: Staff utilize various communication approaches, contributing to effective support for pupils with autism.
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About Us
Venturers' Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Bristol, South West.
It has 240 students from age 4-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
|
| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 4-19 | 4-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.5 | 2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 50.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.71% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 90 | 91 | 96 |
| Reading | 98 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 56.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.44% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5.5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -7.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.8 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 87 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 87 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 53.93% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.38% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -12.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -11 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -12.1 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 87 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 53.56% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.33% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 24.39% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 36.63% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 17.97% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.39% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 10.68% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.61 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 87.25% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 121 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 80.25% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 28.96% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 26.46% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.04% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 57% | 16.75% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.5% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.45% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.21% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 17.84% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.74% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.63% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.07 | 2.61 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.43% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 1 | 115 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 81.11% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.79% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.64% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.36% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 17.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.39% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.64% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Venturers' Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1