Consilium Evolve

  • Alternative provision
  • Academy
  • Ages 7 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Thornholme Road (Based-in-Thornhill Academy), Ashbrooke, Sunderland, SR2 7NAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Consilium Evolve is an alternative provision school in Sunderland for ages 7 to 16. It is one of the 122 schools in Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2020.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 30 January 2020, report published 26 February 2020

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 September 2023

Consilium Evolve is a life-changing school for many of the pupils who attend. The school educates pupils who may previously have missed large parts of their education, for a variety of reasons. The success achieved in helping pupils to feel positive about school and to attend regularly is exceptional. Many pupils develop independence, resilience and confidence rapidly. They talk about how the school has improved their lives. Many are ready to re-enter mainstream education with renewed positivity because of their attendance at Consilium Evolve. The school day is organised to strengthen relationships between pupils, for example through everyone eating together at lunchtime. Parents and pupils visit the school prior to attending. This gives leaders vital information, which allows for detailed, highly individualised plans to be put in place. This approach means that pupils enjoy school, for the first time in many cases. Behaviour is superb. The 'fit to learn' sessions every morning offer a variety of enriching activities from learning guitar to embroidery. Pupils and adults build strong, warm relationships in this informal context. Pupils have a chance to ready themselves for the day ahead. Consequently, any issues are dealt with quickly. Pupils are not worried about bullying because leaders ensure that every pupil feels valued.

Pupil numbers and mix

0 pupils on roll

Eligible for free school meals0%

0%, 26.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Schools near Consilium Evolve

SchoolDistanceOfsted
The Link School1 mileOfsted: Good
Beacon of Light School1 mileOfsted: Good
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre6 milesOfsted: Good
River Tyne Academy Gateshead8 milesOfsted: Good
Endeavour Academy Durham10 milesOfsted: Good

School details

School type
Academy alternative provision converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
CONSILIUM ACADEMIES
Age range
7 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mrs Karyn Taylor
Address
Thornholme Road (Based-in-Thornhill Academy), Ashbrooke, Sunderland, SR2 7NA
Local authority
Sunderland
URN
148127

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.