Consilium Evolve is an alternative provision academy in Sunderland for children and young people aged 7 to 16. It supports SEMH.
- Ages 7–16
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 7 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Headteacher
- Mr Robert Bell (Principal Support Intervention Officer)
- Part of
- Consilium Academies
- Opened
- 1 October 2020
- Free school meals
- 0% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Sunderland
- School reference (URN)
- 148127
Needs it supports
1 need: SEMH
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Social, emotional and mental health
- Social, emotional and mental health Other schools for this in Sunderland (1)
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Sunderland council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, January 2020; school remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (September 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in January 2020.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, September 2023).
Contact and getting there
Thornholme Road (Based-in-Thornhill Academy), Ashbrooke, Sunderland, SR2 7NA
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Barbara Priestman Academy Special school · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.2 miles
- Ashbrooke School Independent · Ages 5–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
- Endeavour SR Independent · Ages 14–19 0.8 miles
All SEND schools in Sunderland
By need in Sunderland: Autism (10) · Speech and language (5) · Severe learning (5) · Physical (3) · SEMH (2) · Moderate learning (2) · PMLD (2)
Questions about Consilium Evolve
How do I get a place at Consilium Evolve?
Places at Consilium Evolve are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Sunderland council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What needs does Consilium Evolve support?
Social, emotional and mental health. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Consilium Evolve take?
Aged 7 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Consilium Evolve’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in September 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Consilium Evolve?
Thornholme Road (Based-in-Thornhill Academy), Ashbrooke, Sunderland, SR2 7NA, in Sunderland.
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