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Monday 18 May 2026 School sponsored silent read raises over £4,000 Pupils and staff at Eaton Primary School in Norwich have demonstrated the power of reading and community spirit through a whole-school sponsored silent read, raising more than £4,000 for new books.

Wednesday 13 May 2026 Author returns to former school to inspire next generation Poplars Primary School in Lowestoft was proud to welcome back former pupil and local author Paula White, who recently visited to speak with Year 4 pupils about her book Baker by the Sea.

Friday 24 April 2026 Norwich City footballers inspire pupils at Wensum Junior School Norwich City stars Kenny McLean and Errol Mundle-Smith paid a special visit to Wensum Junior School last week as part of Community Sports Foundation's Premier League Primary Stars programme, creating a memorable afternoon for both pupils and staff.The Norwich City first‑team players met pupils and teachers during the visit, which aimed to inspire young people while celebrating progress and positive role models.The afternoon began with a one‑to‑one meet and greet with a selected pupil, Wesley, who has made exceptional progress through Premier League Primary Stars. The moment recognised his development in confidence, communication and teamwork through the programme.Premier League Primary Stars uses the power of football to inspire children to be active, look after their wellbeing and develop important life skills. At Wensum Junior School, the programme has played a key role in supporting pupils to grow both on and off the pitch.Head of Schools for the Community Sports F

Monday 16 March 2026 New Nelson nursery officially opens A fantastic new nursery for three and four year olds has officially opened at Nelson Infant School in Norwich.

Wednesday 11 March 2026 Special event shines spotlight on amazing Young Carers Almost 140 Young Carers from 11 schools in our Trust took part in an event designed to celebrate and recognize the support they give to family members.

Thursday 12 February 2026 Incredible 30 years of service for school colleague Elm Tree Primary School in Lowestoft is celebrating a remarkable milestone as long‑standing Teaching Assistant Leon Fox marks 30 years of service to the school community.

Wednesday 11 February 2026 National Apprenticeship Week At Evolution Academy Trust we celebrate the value and positive impact that Apprenticeships have within our schools and to our staff who have chosen this route.

Wednesday 11 February 2026 Communication and critical thinking at Trust event Poplars Primary School hosted a vibrant multi‑school debating and oracy event on 10th February, bringing together pupils from across Norfolk and Suffolk.

Tuesday 10 February 2026 New SEND provision reaches key milestone A topping out ceremony recently took place at Dell Primary School in Lowestoft to celebrate the progress of the new Specialist Resource Base for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).Dell Primary School, part of Evolution Academy Trust, is set to open its new facilities in September 2026. The project team, pupils, teachers and members of the Trust gathered at the site to mark this significant occasion.This new unit is part of Suffolk County Council's £55 million investment to create over 1,250 new SEND placements across the county. It will include a new classroom, a group room, a staff workroom, associated washrooms, a cleaner's store and a plant room, with the capacity to accommodate 12 pupils.Andrew Reid, Cabinet Member for Education and SEND at Suffolk County Council, said: “This unit will make a significant difference to SEND families in the community and will be a great asset to the school. We set out in 2019 to provide more than 1,250

Tuesday 27 January 2026 Government recognition for Trust schools Angel Road Junior, Elm Tree Primary and Poplars Community Primary have been recognised by the Secretary of State for Education for their excellent outcomes for some of the most disadvantaged pupils.

Thursday 18 December 2025 Collaboration at multi-school choir event Children from all 12 Evolution Academy Trust schools in Norfolk and Suffolk joined together on 16th December for a day of musical celebration, performing songs with the theme of ‘collaboration’.

Friday 5 December 2025 Norwich MP views new nursery progress Pupils at Nelson Infant School have been showing their local MP Clive Lewis how work is progressing on the school's new nursery building this week.

Tuesday 21 October 2025 Young Carers Award Costessey and Dell Primaries have both won a prestigious award for supporting students who are young carers. The Young Carers in Schools award is given to those schools who are excelling in their work supporting young carers with their education. Young carers are children under 18 who are responsible for the care of a family member with who, due to illness, disability, mental health condition or addiction, can't cope without their support. The award is part of the Young Carers in School programme run by charities The Children's Society and Carers Trust. The programme provides primary and secondary schools across England with step-by-step guidance for teachers, leaders and non-teaching staff to gain the practical tools they need to help young carers. Dell and Costessey won their awards by demonstrating how they support young carers. Initiatives include running homework clubs and drop-in sessions with a member of staff responsible for this vulnerable group of pupils. Research by Carers T

Friday 17 October 2025 Inspirational course for aspiring leaders We were delighted to host a group of motivated teachers from across our Trust at the first two days of our new Aspiring Leaders course this week.Delivered by our in-house team of education experts, this high-impact, practice-driven course is designed for senior leaders who want more than theory - they want immediate, in-school application. Unlike the NPQH, which focuses on academic frameworks over time, this immersive eight-day programme blends expert-led leadership training with live school-based tasks, giving participants real-world headship experience in excellent schools.During the course, there are four classroom-based days and four schools visits. The participants have been able to learn from experienced leaders, apply their learning in live settings and leave with the confidence to lead from day one.After the first two sessions, this is what colleagues have said about the experience so far:

Wednesday 18 June 2025 Double delight for Angel Road Schools Angel Road Infant School has been praised for its nurturing atmosphere, inclusive environment and commitment to every child's success following its recent Ofsted inspection that rated it ‘Good' in every category.Building on the achievement of Angel Road Junior School's Good and Outstanding report in February this year, the Infant school was praised for both academic and personal development.Each day, Infant school pupils are warmly welcomed into a safe and inclusive environment where they are known and valued as individuals. Staff are dedicated to building strong relationships with pupils, fostering a culture of trust, compassion and belonging. As a result, children feel secure, supported and eager to learn.Classrooms at Angel Road are alive with curiosity and enthusiasm. From the earliest days in Nursery, children are encouraged to explore language and develop their vocabulary, laying the groundwork for confident reading and communication. Lessons are engaging and interactiv

Wednesday 18 June 2025 Elm Tree Primary recognised with national award Elm Tree Primary School has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence in recognition of its remarkable transformation and unwavering commitment to inclusivity, community engagement and academic excellence.

Monday 16 June 2025 Trust schools unite for Evolution Cup Over 250 children from all 12 Trust schools came together for the Evolution Cup on Friday.

Friday 2 May 2025 Marathon efforts across our Trust Children and adults from schools throughout Evolution Academy Trust have been involved in marathons in the last week – everywhere from London to Norfolk and Suffolk!

Wednesday 30 April 2025 Suffolk school is inclusive Centre of Excellence Poplars Community Primary School in Lowestoft has been named a “Centre of Excellence” by the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Award – one of only 240 schools in the UK to achieve this prestigious honour.

Tuesday 29 April 2025 New Executive Headteacher for Angel Road Schools Edward Savage has started as the Executive Headteacher of Angel Road Infant and Angel Road Junior Schools this term.

Friday 4 April 2025 MP visit for Bignold Primary We were delighted to welcome Norwich South MP Clive Lewis to Bignold Primary School today (4th April), where he met with staff and children celebrating World Art Day.

Thursday 20 March 2025 “Pupils love their school” says glowing Ofsted report “Rapid school improvement” has taken place at Angel Road Junior School in Norwich, which Ofsted inspectors have rated as Good and Outstanding in its latest inspection.

Monday 24 February 2025 New School Improvement Partner joins Trust We are pleased to welcome experienced and knowledgeable educator Pete Bloomfield to our Trust as our School Improvement Partner.

Monday 3 February 2025 New Chief Operating Officer announced Highly experienced finance and operations professional Andrew Hunt has joined Evolution Academy Trust as our new Chief Operating Officer.

Thursday 23 January 2025 Tree-mendous woodland project begins The mayor of Lowestoft joined children from Elm Tree Primary and other local organisations to plant trees at the launch of a unique woodland project at the school on 23 January.

Friday 6 December 2024 Pupils in harmony at multi-school choir event Children from all 12 Evolution Academy Trust schools in Norfolk and Suffolk came together for a concert on 5th December, performing songs with the theme of ‘believe in yourself’.

Thursday 24 October 2024 Cycling for success Children and parents at Costessey Primary School came together with local organisations this week for the launch of a project designed to encourage more pupils to cycle to school.

Monday 1 July 2024 Super heroes unite for SEND sports day Children with special educational needs and disabilities from nine schools across Evolution Academy Trust have come together for a fun sports day at Costessey Primary School.

Wednesday 26 June 2024 International Day fete finishes week of celebration African drumming workshops, Bollywood, African and Chinese dance sessions and Japanese karate demonstrations – just a few of the many experiences pupils at Eaton Primary School had during the school’s International Week.

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