Consilium Evolve
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
Schools near Consilium Evolve
| School | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| The Link School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good |
| Beacon of Light School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| River Tyne Academy Gateshead | 8 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Endeavour Academy Durham | 10 miles | Ofsted: 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
- Phone
- 01919200010
- 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.