The Henslow and Evolution School

Type Independent School / Other independent special school
Age Range 5-18
Religion Unknown
Address Middletown
Nr Welshpool
Shropshire
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY21 8FF
Phone 01938739077
Reference Number 135511

The Henslow and Evolution School demonstrates strong overall performance with exceptional strategies in place for inclusion and personal development. The school excels in creating a nurturing environment that supports pupils' emotional and educational needs, leading to significant improvements in their self-worth and attitudes towards learning. The tailored approach to education allows pupils, who often start with challenging backgrounds, to thrive and achieve academically while preparing them for adulthood with practical skills and qualifications.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 32
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 68.75%
Girls: 31.25%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 0%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 100%

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 Unknown Unknown Unknown
2 Unknown Unknown Unknown
3 Unknown Unknown Unknown
4 Unknown Unknown Unknown
5 Unknown Unknown Unknown
6 Unknown Unknown Unknown
7 Unknown Unknown Unknown
8 Unknown Unknown Unknown
9 Unknown Unknown Unknown
10 Unknown Unknown Unknown
11 Unknown Unknown Unknown
12 Unknown Unknown Unknown
13 Unknown Unknown Unknown

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage

Overall Ofsted Rating Expected standard
 >  Leadership & Governance Strong standard
 >  Personal Development & Wellbeing Strong standard
 >  Achievement Strong standard
 >  Attendance & Behaviour Strong standard
 >  Curriculum & Teaching Expected standard
 >  Inclusion Exceptional
Last Report Date 10 Feb 2026
Date Report
10 Feb 2026 Standard inspection
10 Jan 2023 Standard inspection
16 Jul 2020 Additional inspection
26 Mar 2019 Standard inspection
26 Apr 2016 Standard inspection
14 Nov 2012 Standard inspection
22 Sep 2009 Standard inspection

Strengths

  • Exceptional inclusion and support tailored to individual pupil needs.
  • Strong focus on personal development and wellbeing.
  • High-quality teaching that enables consistent pupil achievement.
  • Effective partnerships with parents and external agencies.
  • Strong leadership that promotes an inclusive school culture.

Areas for Improvement

  • Inconsistent implementation of the refined curriculum across all phases.

Attainment 8 Score

Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:

  • English
  • Maths
  • 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
  • 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education

Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.

School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
4

GCSE Results

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 0%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) 0%

Attainment 8 Score

Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:

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