Villa Real School

About Villa Real School

Villa Real School is a community special school in Consett, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 2–19. It has 119 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 January 2020) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 60.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

County Durham →

School Type

Community special school

Age Range

Ages 2–19

Gender

Mixed

Number of Pupils

119

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 January 2020

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Villa Real Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6BH

Phone

01207503651

Headteacher

Jill Bowe

Website

www.villarealschool.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Villa Real School?

Villa Real School is a community special school in Consett, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 2–19.

How many pupils does Villa Real School have?

Villa Real School has 119 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Villa Real School's Ofsted rating?

Villa Real School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 January 2020).

How does Villa Real School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Villa Real School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Villa Real School?

Villa Real School is located at Villa Real Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6BH.