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Villa Real School
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- Durham DH8 6BH
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils work hard and achieve well, supported by a comprehensive curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well. Classrooms are calm and respectful.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff ensure pupils have the right support to be ready for the wider world.
Teacher Engagement: Staff training is strong, leading to curriculum improvement.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching is tailored using EHC plans to plan each pupil's learning effectively.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teachers understand pupils' specific SEND needs in depth.
Communication with Parents: Clear communication about pupils' achievements and progress.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Leaders are developing links with parents and the community.
Parent Satisfaction: Staff aim to improve engagement and satisfaction further.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders promote a supportive and caring environment.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Continuous curriculum review and development to meet pupils' changing needs.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying is rare; staff help if it occurs. Safeguarding is effective.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils are respectful to friends, teachers, and visitors.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Strong safety awareness and safeguarding practices.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: High-quality trips and visits enhance learning.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Leaders invite diverse visitors to enrich pupils' experiences.
Outdoor Facilities: Children enjoy and explore through outdoor activities like water and sand play.
Career Counselling Services: Sixth-form students gain skills through workplace visits and life skills training.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Development is ongoing to increase choice in the 14-19 provision.
Support for SEND: Specialist support workers and personalized plans for pupils with SEND.
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Villa Real School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 120 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-19 | 4-16 | 2-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.6 | 9.2 | 7.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 7% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 57.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.35% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -8.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -7.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.5 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 87 7 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 92 7 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 60.73% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.1% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -4.0 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 80 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 85 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 62.72% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.1% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 59.83% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.42% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 29.65% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 44% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 22.49% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.14% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.91 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 89.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 79.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 42.56% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 26.44% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.14% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 7.56% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.92% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.97% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 32.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.6% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 19.28% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.67% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.28% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.03 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.89% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 4 | 128 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 79.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 44.89% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 28.29% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.37% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.94% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.28% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 19.19% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.61% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.5 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 83.79% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 2 | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 42.96% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 26.04% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.71% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.75% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.79% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.67% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 25.21% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.27% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 18.24% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.94% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.76% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.39 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 82.23% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 127 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 68.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.95% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 27.45% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.91% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.05% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.91% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.95% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 20.87% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 32.1% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 17.68% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.9% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.03% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 78.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 125 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 50.9% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.67% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.71% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.48% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.67% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.95% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Villa Real School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1