Evolve Academy
St. Georges Road, Lupset, Wakefield, WF2 8BBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Evolve Academy is an alternative provision school in Wakefield for ages 4 to 14. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 June 2024, report published 4 July 2024
- 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 5 June 2024
Evolve Academy works effectively in order to re-engage pupils with learning and school life. Pupils join the school after a permanent exclusion or if they need time away from mainstream school. Some pupils have an education, health and care (EHC) plan or are assessed for an EHC plan while they attend the school. All pupils have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils receive targeted support to help them get back on track with their education. Staff are skilled and caring. They take time to get to know pupils well. They work patiently to build secure relationships with pupils. This helps pupils feel safe in school. Many pupils show improvements in their attendance during their time in school. They demonstrate improved attitudes and commitment to learning. Many pupils successfully return to their mainstream school or have a fresh start in a new school locally. The school has implemented a new curriculum. The curriculum is ambitious yet mindful of pupils' individual starting points. Leaders ensure that all pupils are supported to improve their reading. Pupils learn how to manage their emotions and strengthen their social skills through the school's nurture-based approach. This prepares pupils well for next steps in their education.
What the school should improve
- The school has implemented a newly developed curriculum. This needs time to embed consistently well. Leaders at all levels should continue to monitor and refine the school's curriculum developments. The school should ensure improvements are implemented consistently well in all subject areas.
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly. This includes some pupils who receive transport to school. They miss important learning, which negatively impacts their academic progress and personal development. The school should continue to strengthen its attendance systems to support pupils and their families to overcome any barriers to attending school regularly.
Pupil numbers and mix
44 pupils on roll, with places for 89
Schools near Evolve Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Pinderfields Hospital PRU | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Enrich Academy | 5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement |
| Engage Academy | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Reach Academy | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Ethos College | 5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
School details
- School type
- Academy alternative provision sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ETHOS ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 14
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mr Matthew Long
- Phone
- 01924200752
- Address
- St. Georges Road, Lupset, Wakefield, WF2 8BB
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 148771
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.