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Villa Real Road, Consett, Co Durham DH8 6BH | villareal@durhamlearning.net | 01207 503651
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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.
School Meal Price Increase
Posted 17th March
Dear Parent/Carer
We would like to inform you that the school meal price from Monday 20th April will be £3.08 per day. If you wish to cancel school dinners due to the price increase, then please inform us so that we can amend our records.
SCHOOL NEWS
Chris Drinkwater Creative Health in Primary Schools Award
Posted 25th March​
We are delighted to share that Villa Real School was recognised for its creative and health‑focused work through our recent entry to the Chris Drinkwater Creative Health in Primary Schools Award 2026. Although we were not selected as a final winner this year, the judging panel, made up of leaders in education, health and the arts, highlighted several positive elements of our project and commended the impact of our work.
We are proud to have been considered alongside many inspiring schools across the region, and we look forward to continuing to develop our creative health offer for pupils. We have also been invited to take part in the online awards celebration event, where we will have the opportunity to connect with partners, share ideas, and further showcase the strengths of our school community.
Thank you to North East Museums and the Child Health and Wellbeing Network for recognising our contribution. This acknowledgement motivates us to keep growing, innovating, and championing creativity for all children and young people at Villa Real School.
Easter Assemblies
Posted 12th March
This year's Easter assemblies will take place as follows:
Primary Easter Assembly - Wednesday 1st April 10:30-11:30am
Secondary Easter Assembly - Thursday 2nd April 10:30-11:30am
This year's theme is 'Spring Awakening,' which explores animals in spring. The aim is to consider the importance of spring, its impact on animals and how we can be helpful in this season.
As usual, due to space, this will be limited to two parents/carers per child.
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.
SCHOOL OPENING TIMES
CONTACT US
Villa Real School
Villa Real Road
Consett
Co Durham
DH8 6BH
Telephone: 01207 503651
Email: villareal@durhamlearning.net
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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.
If you have any questions about our SEND Local Offer please contact the school and we will try our best to help you.
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