The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 59% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 119
- FSM
- 59.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Jill Bowe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
January 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Villa Real Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6BH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmConsett Junior School
Primary · 368m away
Beechdale Nursery School
Nursery · 376m away
Consett Academy
Secondary · 498m away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett
Primary · 766m away
Consett Infant School
Primary · 807m away
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site
Primary · 1.0km away
Delta Independent School
Independent · 1.2km away
Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Villa Real School's Ofsted rating?
Villa Real School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Villa Real School?
Villa Real School currently has 119 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Villa Real School take?
Villa Real School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Villa Real School?
Villa Real School is in Consett, DH8 6BH, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Villa Real School have a sixth form?
Yes, Villa Real School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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