Evolve Academy
URN: 148771 • Wakefield WF2 8BB
Overview
- Name
- Evolve Academy
- URN
- 148771
- Type
- Academy alternative provision sponsor led
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ETHOS ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 43.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew Long (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01924200752
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St. Georges Road, Wakefield WF2 8BB
Summary
Evolve Academy is a mixed academy alternative provision located in Wakefield, catering to 43 pupils primarily in Key Stage 2 and 3 who have social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. The academy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment where each student is supported in re-engaging with education. Evolve Academy personalises its curriculum to meet the diverse needs and interests of its pupils, ensuring a safe and welcoming atmosphere for learning.
The staff at Evolve Academy employ a nurture-based approach, focusing on the holistic development of students and their families. This commitment aims to help pupils achieve positive outcomes and prepare them for future educational settings. The academy is part of the Ethos Academy Trust, which emphasizes collaborative governance and community involvement.
Evolve Academy actively promotes student engagement through various enrichment activities and celebrates achievements, such as attendance milestones. The school also prioritises mental health awareness, providing resources and support for wellbeing. Parents can find more information about the academy's policies and practices on their website.
The staff at Evolve Academy employ a nurture-based approach, focusing on the holistic development of students and their families. This commitment aims to help pupils achieve positive outcomes and prepare them for future educational settings. The academy is part of the Ethos Academy Trust, which emphasizes collaborative governance and community involvement.
Evolve Academy actively promotes student engagement through various enrichment activities and celebrates achievements, such as attendance milestones. The school also prioritises mental health awareness, providing resources and support for wellbeing. Parents can find more information about the academy's policies and practices on their website.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Governance (governance)
- Governance (governance)
- Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Fundraising (calendar)
- Term Dates 2025/2026 (calendar)
- Policies and Procedures (other)
- Terminology Guide (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Hall Cliffe Primary School (58.3)
- Kingsland Primary School (58.3)
- Wakefield independent sch (57.0)
- Denby Grange School (55.8)
- Meadowcroft School (55.4)
Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 7 - 14
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ETHOS ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 43
- Boys
- 29
- Girls
- 14
- FSM %
- 76.70
- Open date
- 2021-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 43 | 29 | 14 | 76.70 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 38 | 26 | 12 | 76.30 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 48 | 41 | 7 | 62.50 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 48 | 41 | 7 | 62.50 | |
| 2021-09-11 |
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