Venture Independent School, Wragby
Venture Independent School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Wragby.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Venture Independent School in detail
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Venture Independent School.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (adjacent), 190 metres away.
Source: NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Venture Independent School has been thoughtfully designed to support young people who have struggled in traditional school settings due to emotional and mental health challenges. The school combines strong teaching of core subjects like English and maths with a therapeutic approach that prioritizes pupils' wellbeing and personal development. Staff are trained to use relationship-building and calm approaches to help pupils re-engage with learning and make real progress from their starting points.
Key Strengths
- Carefully planned therapeutic curriculum tailored to pupils' additional needs and wellbeing
- Strong focus on reading and functional English and mathematics
- Comprehensive safeguarding arrangements with trained designated leaders
- Well-designed behaviour management approach emphasizing relationships and de-escalation
- Enrichment activities including Duke of Edinburgh's Award and outdoor education
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are appropriate and effective, with comprehensive policies in place, both headteachers trained as designated safeguarding leaders, and secure knowledge of pupils' vulnerabilities.
Extracurricular Activities
Duke of Edinburgh's Award, outdoor education opportunities, charity work in local area, cultural event celebrations
Venture Independent School is a proposed independent school for Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school is likely to meet all independent school standards if registered.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Keep up with Venture Independent School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 6
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 4 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Lincolnshire is 6 (the median across 401 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Wragby
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wragby
Across Lincolnshire council
Places available
9,247
Applications
7,828
Got 1st preference
84.7%
Got preferred school
96.4%
All secondary applications across Lincolnshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
Special educational needs provision
Venture Independent School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: Get Information about Schools (GIAS), Department for Education.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Venture Independent School
Questions parents ask about Venture Independent School
Does Venture Independent School have specialist SEN provision?
Venture Independent School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Venture Independent School?
Venture Independent School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Venture Independent School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 4 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Lincolnshire is 6 (the median across 401 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Venture Independent School?
Venture Independent School is at Church Street, Wragby, Lincolnshire, LN8 5RA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)