Evergreen Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 February 2025

Pupils go on a journey of self-discovery during their time at Evergreen. The school sets and achieves high expectations for all who join. These begin with developing positive relationships and move on to pupils engaging in their learning journey. Pupils start at the school being either at risk of exclusion or having been excluded. They leave here believing in themselves as learners and as individuals who can contribute positively to society. Staff use the school's 'behaviour pathway' documents, combined with a range of additional support, sensitively and well. Pupils speak highly of the difference that the school makes to them. They feel safe and cared for. Most importantly to them, they feel listened to. Over time, pupils develop effective ways to manage their behaviour and emotions. They learn to know which strategy to use and when. This helps them to learn in class, to know when and how to take a break, and how to return to class with the minimum of fuss. The school helps pupils to know that they are trusted to take part in a range of wider activities and opportunities. Art with a resident artist is a firm favourite. Pupils share proudly how they learn to express themselves in different ways.

What the school should improve

• In some subjects, the key knowledge of the curriculum is not defined well enough. This means that pupils do not have the secure foundational knowledge that allows them to build on what they know over time. The school should further refine the key content in each of these subjects so that pupils are well prepared for the next steps of their learning.

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