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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Azhar Academy Girls School (75.2)
- Spa School (73.2)
- Harris Aspire Academy (72.7)
- Hawkswood Primary PRU (72.7)
- The Pears Family School (72.7)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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