Utopia
URN: 149600 • Merseyside CH42 1NW
Overview
- Name
- Utopia
- URN
- 149600
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 35.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Christopher Black (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01516441535
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Vikes, Merseyside CH42 1NW
Summary
Utopia is an independent special school located in Merseyside, catering to boys and girls aged 13-16 who require a small, structured, and nurturing environment. With a capacity of 20 students and a low staff-to-student ratio of 1:4, Utopia focuses on providing intensive and personalised support for those with neurodiversity, high anxiety levels, and emotional barriers to education. The school prioritises creating a calm and collaborative atmosphere where students feel safe and happy, which is essential for effective learning.
The curriculum at Utopia is designed to accommodate the unique needs of each student, integrating learning experiences outside the classroom to help develop social skills and new behaviours. The school places significant emphasis on building positive relationships with parents and carers, recognising their vital role in the educational process.
Utopia aims to transform the educational experience for its students by fostering trusted relationships and a supportive community. The dedicated staff work closely with students to help them achieve their academic and social potential, ensuring a holistic approach to education.
The curriculum at Utopia is designed to accommodate the unique needs of each student, integrating learning experiences outside the classroom to help develop social skills and new behaviours. The school places significant emphasis on building positive relationships with parents and carers, recognising their vital role in the educational process.
Utopia aims to transform the educational experience for its students by fostering trusted relationships and a supportive community. The dedicated staff work closely with students to help them achieve their academic and social potential, ensuring a holistic approach to education.
Useful links
- Download Prospectus (download)
- Ofsted Report (download)
- Our Story (other)
- FAQ's (other)
- Our Vision (other)
- Quality Assurance (other)
- Safeguarding (other)
- Vacancies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- ES Independent School (56.0)
- Birtenshaw School Merseyside (51.1)
- A.R.T.S. Education (26.1)
Key details
- LA
- Wirral
- Age range
- 13 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 20
- Pupils
- 20
- Boys
- 10
- Girls
- 10
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2023-07-26
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 20 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 20 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 20 |
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