Villa Real School — School in Consett

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Villa Real School

Consett, DH8 6BH

119 Pupils

— Capacity

2–19 Age Range

59.40% FSM %

81 Boys

38 Girls

About Villa Real School

Villa Real School is a mixed-gender Special schools located in Consett, County Durham, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 2–19 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 119 pupils on roll. Current headteacher: Jill Bowe.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community special school
Type Group	Special schools
Phase of Education	Not applicable
Status	Open
Local Authority	County Durham
Region	North East
Administrative District	County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency	Blaydon and Consett
Ward	Consett North
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10016027
URN	114345
Data Last Updated	21-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Suzanne Bailey	Chair of Governors	20/09/2024	31/08/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lindsey Robinson	Chair of Governors	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Angela Doogan	Governor	20/02/2025	19/02/2029	Elected by school staff
Councillor Ivan Jewell	Governor	03/09/2022	02/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Rev David Lees	Governor	06/01/2025	05/01/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jane Lewin	Governor	22/07/2025	21/07/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Pamela Monaghan	Governor	11/11/2024	10/11/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Councillor Kathryn Rooney	Governor	07/10/2022	06/10/2026	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Caroline Spence	Governor	09/01/2023	08/01/2027	Appointed by GB/board