Welcome to
Evolve Academy
On behalf of our staff and pupils, I would like to warmly welcome you to Evolve Academyβs 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
Headteacher
Academy Information
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Latest News
Nurture, which is designed to encourage learn through play and recreating the home environment, is what our Primary model is based on.
Itβs important that pupils have a real chance to have continuous provision.
Find out more: http://bit.ly/Our_Academy_Exapansion
Get your applications in for this exciting role!
Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/EAT_Vacancies
Application close date: 18th March 2026
Great day at Castleford College! ποΈ
Our students took part in a hands on Construction Taster Day, exploring new skills, meeting industry experts, and getting a real feel for the trade.
A fantastic opportunity to inspire the next generation of builders! π·ββοΈπ§ #Construction #Skills
Today our students welcomed representatives from Castleford College.
It was a great opportunity for students to ask questions, explore their interests, and start thinking about their future pathways.
Thank you to Castleford College for an inspiring visit! πβ¨
Happy #WorldBookDay! ππ
Our staff joined the fun today by dressing up as explorers to promote a love of reading.
This links perfectly with our wider curriculum text, A Guide to Never Giving Up by Bear Grylls inspiring resilience, adventure and determination in our learners!π
Expanding our KS1 and Early Years offer will not only help families in Wakefield with SEMH needs but also help pupils as they transition through key stages of education.
Listen to more from our Headteacher, Matthew Long: http://bit.ly/Our_Academy_Exapansion
Fantastic news for families in Wakefield!
@EvolveAcademyUK is expanding its pupil intake & Key Stage provision.
Providing SEMH support to help more young people, to re-engage with learning & transition successfully back to mainstream schooling earlier.
http://bit.ly/Academy_Expansion
Our increase in pupil intake and extended provision to Early Years and KS1 means our return pathway to mainstream education will be available to more young learners in need of SEMH support across Wakefield.
Hear our Headteacher, Matthew Long: http://bit.ly/Our_Academy_Exapansion






