Evolve Academy is an alternative provision academy in Lambeth, London, for children and young people aged 5 to 16.
- Ages 5–16
- 71 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 71 (places for 160)
- Headteacher
- Ms Melissa Williams
- Part of
- Parallel Learning Trust
- Opened
- 1 November 2022
- Free school meals
- 71.8% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Lambeth
- School reference (URN)
- 149450
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 Lambeth 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
Report card, March 2026: Expected standard in 3 of 6 areas
Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
- SafeguardingMet
Contact and getting there
20 Kennington Park Gardens, London, SE11 4AX
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Other SEND schools nearby
- The Park College Independent · Ages 19–25 0.2 miles
- Henry Fawcett Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.3 miles
- John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 miles
By need in Lambeth: Autism (15) · SEMH (10) · Speech and language (8) · Moderate learning (7) · PMLD (6) · Hearing (6) · Severe learning (5) · Dyslexia and SpLD (5) · Vision (4) · Physical (4) · Multi-sensory (3)
Questions about Evolve Academy
How do I get a place at Evolve Academy?
Places at Evolve Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Lambeth council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Evolve Academy take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Evolve Academy’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Evolve Academy?
20 Kennington Park Gardens, London, SE11 4AX, in Lambeth.
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