Evergreen
Staffordshire · ST10 2LP
Evergreen is part of the Roaches School Network, a specialist provider for pupils with significant learning difficulties, emotional and behavioural challenges, and those struggling in mainstream education. Operating as a small day school with only 7 pupils, it delivers highly individualised education within a therapeutic, family-oriented environment. The school explicitly aims to rebuild confidence and self-esteem while working towards reintegration into mainstream provision wherever possible.
- →Intensive, individualised support for children who have been excluded or failed in mainstream settings
- →Therapeutic, nurturing environment that prioritises emotional wellbeing and rebuilding self-worth
- →Explicit focus on reintegration planning, not long-term dependency
- →Small cohort size enabling close staff-pupil relationships and bespoke care plans
Who thrives here
Pupils aged 7–16 with significant learning gaps, trauma histories, behavioural challenges, or mental health difficulties who need a stepping stone back into mainstream education. Children who have experienced exclusion, self-harm ideation, or severe confidence loss typically thrive in this setting.
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Contact & visit
Greenhills Farm, Ipstones Edge, IPSTONES
Staffordshire
ST10 2LP
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Frequently asked questions
How do you get into Evergreen?
Evergreen admits pupils at 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Evergreen a boarding school?
Evergreen is a day school in Staffordshire and does not offer boarding.
What is Evergreen's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Evergreen “Good” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Staff described as heroic, deeply committed, and going far beyond typical teacher roles
✓Dramatic improvements in pupil confidence, self-esteem and self-acceptance after entering the school
✓Children returning to happiness and engagement after suicidal ideation and severe distress in mainstream settings
✓Individualised attention and genuine care creating safe, family-like atmosphere
✓Visible emotional recovery and behavioural improvement within months
Common concerns
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted, so no independent quality assurance evidence available
!Very small cohort (7 pupils) may limit peer diversity and social breadth
!Rural location may pose travel challenges for some families
!Limited information on outcomes post-reintegration or longer-term destinations