Villa Real School
Community special school · Ages 2–19 · Consett, County Durham
Villa Real School is a special school in Consett, County Durham for ages 2–19. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Improved significantly, from the inspection on 14 May 2025.
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Key facts
- Address
- Villa Real Road, Consett, DH8 6BH
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Council
- County Durham
- Pupils on roll
- 125 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 60.8% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Improved significantly Inspected 14 May 2025
Strengths
- “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.”
To improve
- “Many pupils have significant barriers to good attendance, including medical needs.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 12 June 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
What a pass unlocks for Villa Real School
- Earlier exam results, 2022/23 to 2023/24
- Where pupils go after they leave
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in County Durham.
- Delta Independent School 0.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Croft Community School 3.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Independent Grammar School:Durham 7.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Durham Trinity School & Sports College 10.6 mi Standards maintained
- Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation 11.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Grange Learning Centre 12.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Norman Cornish Academy 13.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Oaks Secondary School 14.4 mi School remains Outstanding