Villa Real School
Villa Real Road, Consett, DH8 6BHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Villa Real School is a special school in Consett for ages 2 to 19. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 January 2020, report published 16 July 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 May 2025
The school is truly inclusive. It has a strong spirit of community that supports pupils' academic and personal development. The school builds trusting relationships with parents and carers. It works together with parents in the best interests of pupils. Moreover, it prioritises pupil voice. It listens and responds to pupils in developing provision that enables pupils to succeed. The school has high expectations for what pupils can achieve. It is expert in meeting pupils' special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils thrive and flourish at school. They access an ambitious curriculum that provides them with the specific knowledge and skills that they need. Pupils realise the school's high expectations of them. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Pupils show kindness and respect to all. They are polite, friendly and support each other's well-being. The school has created a positive culture; it values every pupil. Pupils work hard and show resilience towards the challenges that they face. Pupils are happy at school. They enjoy a wide range of activities that develop their talents and interests, including sports, music and art. Sixth-form pupils go on work placements in preparation for life after school. Pupils also engage in enterprise projects and give back to the local community.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
10 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
125 pupils on roll
Schools near Villa Real School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croft Community School | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 2.1 |
| Talbot House Children's Charity | 10 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 17.3 |
| Hadrian School | 10 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| Eslington Primary School | 10 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 6% met the expected standard |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle | 10 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement | Attainment 8: 2.0 |
School details
- School type
- Community special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jill Bowe
- Phone
- 01207503651
- Address
- Villa Real Road, Consett, DH8 6BH
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 114345
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.