Villa Real Road, Consett, Co Durham DH8 6BH | villareal@durhamlearning.net | 01207 503651
WELCOME TO VILLA REAL
Villa Real is a mixed day school for pupils aged from 2 to 19 years who have severe, profound, medical and complex learning difficulties, some of whom also have Autism Spectrum Disorder, or Cerebral Palsy. Please come and visit us or get in touch for more information.
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CONTACT US
Villa Real School
Villa Real Road
Consett
Co Durham
DH8 6BH
Telephone: 01207 503651
Email: villareal@durhamlearning.net
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SCHOOL NEWS
Happy Christmas
Posted 18th December
We would like to wish everyone a happy Christmas and we look forward to returning to school on Monday 5th January.
School Christmas Fair Update
Posted 10th December
Many thanks to everyone who attended this year's school Christmas Fair. It was very successful and we raised a total of £1935.70! Well done to everyone who helped with the organisation and set up and to everyone who won prizes.
After School Gaming Club
Posted 16th December​
Our new after school club will be starting Thursday 15th January. This will be limited to 8 pupils from Aspen and Rowan classes only on a first come-first served basis.
UK Parliament Week
Updated 1st December
On Thursday 27th November we welcomed the Chairman of Durham County Council, Robbie Roddis, into school as part of UK Parliament Week. He visited classes and took an interest in school council and pupil voice around democracy. He was then treated to a live debate by Rowan Class on banning mobile phones for under 16s.
Christmas Performances
Posted 10th November
We are excited to invite parents and carers to this years Christmas Performances which will take place in school on the following dates:
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Christmas Performance 1 - Blossom, Sycamore, Beech, Ash classes: Monday, 15th December, from 10:30am to 11:00am
Christmas Performance 2 - Willow, Hazel, Cedar, Maple classes: Thursday, 18th December, from 10:30am to 11:00am
Christmas Performance 3 - Rowan, Aspen, Oak, Cherry, Elm classes: Friday, 19th December, from 10:30am to 11:00am
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We encourage you to bring your family and friends to join in the festivities. Thank you for your ongoing support, and we look forward to seeing you at the celebrations!
GENERAL INFORMATION
Just a reminder that ALL medication sent in MUST have the consent forms completed online as per the letter sent out at the end of July 2025.
We cannot administer any medication without the consent forms being completed.
If you have any issues with completing online, you can come in to school and we will assist you to do this in person.
Our Remote Learning Provision policy can be found in our home school section. Parental updates can be found in the letters section. Should you have any concerns please contact the school.
Following change of attendance regulations by DFE we can no longer authorise holidays. If you wish a LOA for something else e.g. participation in performance, sport event etc then please write a letter addressed to Jill Bowe.
Reminder: Please be aware that we have staff and students in school with anaphylaxis. Please do not bring nuts or products containing nuts into the school on any occasion as this could be life threatening to anyone with this condition.
CHILD EXPLOITATION AND ONLINE PROTECTION
Click here to access the CEOP website.
Click here to access our Online Safety section.
ADMISSION VISITS
At Villa Real all of our admissions come directly from SEN Placement and Provision at County Hall. All pupils who attend Villa Real have an Educational Health and Care Plan (EHCP). For more information about admissions please contact the Placement and Provision Team on 03000 265878.
