Evergreen, Staffordshire
Evergreen is an independent school for pupils aged 7 to 16 in Staffordshire. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Evergreen in detail
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Evergreen has an education, health and care plan (4 of 4 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Kingsley & Froghall (Churnet Valley Railway), about 2.9 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Evergreen creates a nurturing environment where pupils feel genuinely cared for and safe. Staff know each pupil well and have high expectations for their learning and behaviour. The school offers a rich curriculum with varied experiences like visits to local places of worship, dance classes and outdoor education that help pupils see there are no limits to what they can achieve.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and attitudes - pupils show respect, kindness and outstanding progress in managing their own behaviour
- Strong, nurturing relationships between staff and pupils that build confidence, independence and self-esteem
- Effective phonics teaching and reading support, with high-quality texts helping pupils develop comprehension and love of books
- Broad, ambitious curriculum with visits and experiences including dance, instrumental lessons, outdoor education and visits to different places of worship
- Clear routines and boundaries that help pupils feel safe and ready to learn
Areas for Improvement
- Subject-specific vocabulary and language structures not clearly identified in some curriculum areas, limiting progress for pupils with speech and language needs
- Some subject curriculums are less well developed than others, making it difficult for pupils to make connections between important concepts
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Dance classes, instrumental lessons, outdoor education sessions, visits to local church and Buddhist retreat, community library visits
Evergreen is an independent residential special school for pupils aged 7-16 with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The school is rated Good overall, with outstanding behaviour and attitudes.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Evergreen
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
50%
Available places
4 pupils
8 places
4 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Staffordshire
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Staffordshire
Across Staffordshire council
Places available
8,807
Applications
7,681
Got 1st preference
91.9%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All secondary applications across Staffordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
4
Total Pupils
4
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Evergreen
Questions parents ask about Evergreen
What is Evergreen's Ofsted rating?
Evergreen was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2025.
Does Evergreen meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in September 2025, Evergreen met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Evergreen?
Evergreen has around 4 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Evergreen?
Evergreen is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Evergreen?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Evergreen?
Evergreen is at Greenhills Farm, Ipstones Edge, Staffordshire, ST10 2LP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)