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08158619

EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST

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Registered name
EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST
Company number
08158619
Registered office
SUITE GF6, ROXBURGH HOUSE, ROSEBURY BUSINESS PARK MENTMORE WAY, PORINGLAND, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR14 7XP, ENGLAND · 32 other companies at this postcode
Company type
PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
Incorporated on
26 July 2012
Status
Active
Age
14 years
Previous names
COSTESSEY ACADEMY TRUST (to 11 Jun 2014) · COSTESSEY JUNIOR SCHOOL (to 11 Jun 2014)
Nature of business (SIC)
85200 — Primary education
Accounts — next due
31 May 2027
Accounts — last made up to
31 Aug 2025
Confirmation statement — next due
09 Aug 2027
Confirmation statement — last
26 Jul 2026

People with significant control

Beneficial owners holding over 25% of shares, voting rights or the right to appoint directors

Dr Helena Ruth Gillespie
holds 25–50% of voting rights (through a trust) · can appoint and remove directors · can appoint and remove directors (through a trust) · can appoint and remove directors (through a firm) · has significant influence or control (through a trust)
Notified 09/01/2024
Mr Mark Jeffries
holds 25–50% of voting rights (through a trust) · can appoint and remove directors · can appoint and remove directors (through a trust) · can appoint and remove directors (through a firm) · has significant influence or control (through a trust)
Notified 09/01/2024
Mr Tim Bishop
holds 25–50% of voting rights (through a firm) · can appoint and remove directors · can appoint and remove directors (through a trust) · can appoint and remove directors (through a firm) · has significant influence or control (through a trust)
Notified 09/01/2024

Corporate structure

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Company Person Current control Ended

Connections

Dr Helena Ruth Gillespie
born 07/1971 · England holds 25–50% of votes · can appoint and remove directors · can appoint and remove directors · can appoint and remove directors · has significant influence or control Control ended 18/03/2024
Mr Mark Jeffries
born 06/1957 · England holds 25–50% of votes · can appoint and remove directors · can appoint and remove directors · can appoint and remove directors · has significant influence or control Control ended 18/03/2024
Mr Tim Bishop
born 05/1958 · England holds 25–50% of votes · can appoint and remove directors · can appoint and remove directors · can appoint and remove directors · has significant influence or control Control ended 18/03/2024

Change history

Reconstructed from the dated records Companies House publishes

DateChangeWasNow
18/03/2024 Person with significant control ceased Mr Tim Bishop
18/03/2024 Person with significant control ceased Mr Mark Jeffries
18/03/2024 Person with significant control ceased Dr Helena Ruth Gillespie
09/01/2024 Person with significant control added Mr Tim Bishop
09/01/2024 Person with significant control added Mr Mark Jeffries
09/01/2024 Person with significant control added Dr Helena Ruth Gillespie
11/06/2014 Registered name changed COSTESSEY JUNIOR SCHOOL COSTESSEY ACADEMY TRUST
11/06/2014 Registered name changed COSTESSEY ACADEMY TRUST EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST

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Evolution Academy Trust — NR14 7XP
Trading as Poplars Community Primary School, Dell Primary School, Filby Primary School, Eaton Primary School, Wensum Junior School, Nelson Infant School, Coldfair Green Primary School, Costessey Primary School, Angel Road Infant School, Angel Road Junior School, Bignold Primary School, Elm Tree Community Primary
Tier 1 · renews 26/04/2027
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Frequently asked questions

What is the company number of EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST?
According to the official registry, the company number of EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST is 08158619.
Where is EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST registered?
The registered office is SUITE GF6, ROXBURGH HOUSE, ROSEBURY BUSINESS PARK MENTMORE WAY, PORINGLAND, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR14 7XP, ENGLAND.
What is the SIC code of EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST?
The nature of business is recorded under SIC code 85200 — Primary education.
Who controls EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST?
Dr Helena Ruth Gillespie is recorded as a person with significant control, and holds 25–50% of voting rights (through a trust), can appoint and remove directors, can appoint and remove directors (through a trust), can appoint and remove directors (through a firm), has significant influence or control (through a trust).
When are the next accounts of EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST due?
The next annual accounts are due by 31 May 2027, and the last accounts were made up to 31 August 2025.

About EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST (08158619)

EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST is a pri/lbg/nsc (private, limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'limited' exemption) incorporated on 26 July 2012 and registered in the United Kingdom under company number 08158619. Its registered office is at SUITE GF6, ROXBURGH HOUSE, ROSEBURY BUSINESS PARK MENTMORE WAY, PORINGLAND, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR14 7XP, ENGLAND. The recorded nature of business is primary education (SIC 85200). The company is currently active , with statutory accounts last made up to 31 August 2025. , and the person with significant control is Dr Helena Ruth Gillespie. This profile is provided by opendata.bot by Noetikos, aggregating official data from Companies House bulk data , last refreshed 2 September 2026.

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