Welcome to
Evolve Academy
On behalf of our staff and pupils, I would like to warmly welcome you to Evolve Academy’s website. Evolve Academy is a well-established alternative provision in Wakefield, specialising in supporting KS2 and 3 pupils with SEMH needs.
At Evolve Academy, we believe that all pupils deserve the opportunity to be supported in their re-engagement with learning and school life through a stimulating, safe and welcoming environment where the curriculum is personalised to meet the differing needs and interests of all our pupils. Our staff pride themselves on offering a nurture-based approach and educational offer that supports pupils and their families to ensure they achieve positive outcomes and are ready to move on to further success in their next educational setting.
Our website offers key information about our policies and practice to all stakeholders and provides the opportunity to keep everyone informed of our latest news, events and successes.
Evolve Academy is part of Ethos Academy Trust. Graham Dewhirst is our Trust Board Chair. For more information about the Trust, including details of governance arrangements, please click on the Governance link below. (Trust contact number 01924-478482).
We look forward to hearing from you.
Matthew Long
Head of School
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Latest News
Lost in a good book 📖✨
Our KS3 students are diving into Holes during DEAR time (Drop Everything And Read), building vocabulary, comprehension, and a lifelong love of reading.
We have been celebrating creativity in KS2!
As part of our Antarctica topic, pupils layered chalk, acrylics, card and tissue paper to design these brilliant seal collages.
#handsonlearning #antartica #widercurriculum #animals
Outdoor learning at its best. This week during our Forestry session our student's had a go at repairing the wooden roof giving them a chance to build practical skills and problem solving.
Spending time outside is great for mental health and helps develop focus, confidence, and…
Pushing limits, step by step 💪 Our KS3 students took on the bleep test today!
Focusing on building endurance, stamina, and resilience with every run. Sport isn’t just about fitness, it’s about strengthening our minds and supporting our SEMH too. 🏃♂️💥
#ResilientTogether…
Last week 24 student's had 100% attendance. let's keep up the great work.
As part of our wider curriculum studies, student's in KS2 are learning all about Shackleton's adventure across Antarctica! They've been exploring different ways to freeze objects and exploring the textures of snow and ice.
#handsonlearning #practicallearning #exploration
Students and staff celebrated in style on Friday for Children in Need 2025! 🎉
We played games, designed cookies and Pudsey masks all to raise money for charity.
Along the way, we’ve also taken time to reflect on the incredible work Children in Need does to support young…
Adventure in action! 🛼🧗 Our students have been skating and climbing their way through this week's outdoor education sessions. Building confidence, skills, and unforgettable memories. #OutdoorLearning #ActiveEducation”













