Evolve Academy

URN: 149450 • London SE11 4AX

Overview

Name
Evolve Academy
URN
149450
Type
Academy alternative provision converter
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Trust
PARALLEL LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
31.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Melissa Williams (since 2025)
Telephone
02075040550
Website
Visit
Address
20 Kennington Park Gardens, London SE11 4AX

Summary

Evolve Academy is an alternative provision academy located in Lambeth, London, catering to students from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4. With a current enrolment of 81 pupils, the academy supports those who have faced exclusion, illness, or other barriers to education. Evolve Academy operates two sites, focusing on social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, and aims to provide a nurturing environment where students can thrive academically and personally.

The academy places a strong emphasis on individualised support, helping students develop life skills and resilience. Evolve Academy's curriculum is designed to engage learners and promote academic achievement, with 62.5% of students achieving five or more GCSEs or equivalent qualifications at grades 4 or above in 2024. The school is committed to fostering a sense of responsibility and respect among students, encouraging them to take ownership of their behaviour and its consequences.

Evolve Academy has been awarded the Rights Respecting School Award Bronze from Unicef, reflecting its dedication to promoting British values and the holistic development of its students. The academy works closely with parents, carers, and local schools to ensure a collaborative approach to education, aiming to prepare students for a successful transition to mainstream education and adulthood.

Key details

LA
Lambeth
Age range
5 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
PARALLEL LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
160
Pupils
81
Boys
63
Girls
18
FSM %
65.40
Open date
2022-11-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 81 63 18 160 65.40
2024-09-11 97 75 22 160 44.30
2023-09-11 160

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