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Evolve Academy

Academy alternative provision sponsor led · Wakefield · WF2 8BB

Ages 4–14 · 44 pupils · Wakefield

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Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-06-05

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

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill49%

44 pupils · 89 places

Pupils on roll
44
Boys / girls
30 / 14
School capacity
89
Capacity fill
44 / 89 (49%)
Free school meals
77.3%
FSM pupils
34
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy alternative provision sponsor led

Age range

Ages 4–14

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ETHOS ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
ETHOS ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Ethos Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Matthew Long

Location

Address
St. Georges Road, Lupset
Postcode
WF2 8BB
Town
Wakefield
County
West Yorkshire
Local authority
Wakefield
District
Wakefield
Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy alternative provision sponsor led, Ages 4–14, in Wakefield, Wakefield, 44 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 77.3%.

Open schools in Wakefield
79
Academies among open schools in Wakefield
47% (37)
Open schools in WF2
21
Open schools in Wakefield LA
158

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • KS245%
    • Absence7.5%
    • FSM45.1%
    • Demand0.95

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  • Horbury Academy

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    • Att848.9
    • P80.3
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    • Absence9.5%

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  • St Michael's CofE Academy

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS280%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM41.2%
    • Demand1.03

    0.8 miles away

  • Horbury Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 3–11

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    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM17.4%
    • Demand0.98

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  • Hall Cliffe School

    Other independent special school

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    Ages 8–17

    • Att87.1
    • EM5+0%

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  • Trinity Academy Cathedral

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

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    Ages 11–16

    • Att847.0
    • P80.3
    • EM5+46%
    • Absence10.3%

    0.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Matthew Long
Telephone
01924200752
Website
www.evolveacademy.uk.com

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