Venture Learning, Netherfield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Venture Learning creates a calm, supportive environment where pupils with complex needs thrive. The school excels at understanding each child's individual needs - both educational and emotional - and putting personalised support in place that really works. Staff build strong relationships with pupils, helping them manage their behaviour and feelings while challenging them to do their best.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and conduct - pupils are respectful and mature, with staff effectively helping them manage emotions and feelings
- Highly personalised education tailored to individual pupils' needs, including therapy and pastoral care
- Strong focus on building trusting relationships - pupils settle quickly and feel safe
- Ambitious curriculum with expert staff who use clear explanations and engage pupils effectively
- Rigorous safeguarding and compliance with all independent school standards
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' reading fluency and comprehension skills are not yet secure enough - many pupils do not read confidently or independently
- Limited independent reading means pupils miss opportunities to increase their general knowledge and subject-specific understanding
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with rigorous safety checks for staff and detailed risk assessments in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Extra-curricular activities, careers programme
Venture Learning is a small independent special school that offers a calm, nurturing environment for pupils aged 11-16 with special educational needs. The school was rated Good overall, with Outstanding ratings for behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
10 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
73%
Available places
16 pupils
22 capacity
6 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Netherfield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Netherfield
Admissions Demand - Nottinghamshire
Places available
9,687
Applications
9,316
Got 1st preference
91.1%
Got preferred school
98.0%
Secondary admissions across Nottinghamshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Venture Learning
Netherfield Primary School
Rivendell Flying High Academy
All Hallows CofE Primary School
The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy
Priory Junior School
The Carlton Infant Academy
Colwick St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy
The Carlton Junior Academy
Phoenix Infant and Nursery School
Willow Farm Primary School
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