Utopia
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Special school
PUPILS
9
AGES
13 - 16
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Other independent special school

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted report
(02/07/2024)
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The Vikes
40 Thorsway
Rock Ferry
Merseyside
CH42 1NW
01516441535

School Description

Pupils thoroughly enjoy attending Utopia school. They settle into school life quickly and they establish strong and trusting bonds with their peers and staff. Pupils’ behaviour is praiseworthy. They are impeccably polite, greeting visitors openly and with warmth. Pupils play their part in ensuring that the school is calm and purposeful. Most pupils have spent long periods of time out of education prior to joining this school. However, staff nurture pupils’ skills and interests to re-engage them in learning. They expect pupils to achieve well academically. Pupils respond positively to the school’s high expectations. This helps them to achieve highly in most areas of the curriculum. Pupils have a strong appreciation of fundamental British values, including the rule of law. They develop their debating skills well. For instance, pupils discussed the importance of parliamentary democracy during the general election. Pupils like to discover new information about cultural and religious diversity. The school enhances pupils’ experiences in different ways. Pupils look forward to educational visits to science and natural history museums and art galleries. They enjoy woodland walks, crabbing, canoeing, horse-riding and beachcombing. Many opportunities are available for pupils to explore their emotions and to promote their mental health.

Utopia Parent Reviews



100% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 100% Agree 0% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>100, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 02-07-2024
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My Child Has Not Been Bullied 91% Strongly Agree 0% Agree 0% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 9% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>91, "strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>9} Figures based on 11 responses up to 02-07-2024
Strongly Agree 82% Agree 18% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>82, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 02-07-2024
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 27% Strongly Agree 73% Agree 0% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>27, "strongly_agree"=>73, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 02-07-2024
Strongly Agree 100% Agree 0% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>100, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 02-07-2024
Strongly Agree 91% Agree 0% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>91, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 02-07-2024
Strongly Agree 100% Agree 0% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>100, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 02-07-2024
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Strongly Agree 82% Agree 18% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>82, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 02-07-2024
Strongly Agree 91% Agree 9% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>91, "agree"=>9, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 02-07-2024
Strongly Agree 100% Agree 0% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>100, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 02-07-2024
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