Villa Real School

Overview

This ungraded inspection found that Villa Real School’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since its previous graded inspection. Consequently, the school’s next inspection will be a graded one. The report highlights a “truly inclusive” environment with a “strong spirit of community” that supports pupils’ academic and personal development.

Strengths

• The school is “expert in meeting pupils’ special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)”, using tailored curriculum pathways for pupils with autism, severe learning difficulties, and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
• Pupils’ behaviour is described as “exemplary”, with students showing “kindness and respect to all” and supporting each other’s well-being within a positive culture.
• Staff receive “highly effective professional development” and show “unwavering commitment to the pupils”, while the school prioritises manageable staff workload and well-being.
• The curriculum is “ambitious and well-sequenced”, with teachers breaking down content into small steps to help pupils build knowledge and make “significant progress from their different starting points”.
• Attendance is high, as the school works with parents and agencies to remove barriers for pupils with significant medical needs, resulting in decreased absence levels.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.