Utopia

  • Special
  • Independent
  • Ages 13 to 19
Ofsted: Good

The Vikes, 40 Thorsway, Rock Ferry, Rock Ferry, CH42 1NWOpen in maps

Utopia is a special school in Rock Ferry for ages 13 to 19. It is one of the 135 schools in Wirral. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 2 July 2024, report published 30 September 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Pupil numbers and mix

20 pupils on roll, with places for 32

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Utopia

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Horizons Independent School1 mileReport card: Needs attention to expected standardNot published
IMPACT Northwest Schools2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 10.0
Kilgarth School2 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 7.8
Foxfield School3 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Princes School3 milesOfsted: Outstanding0% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Other independent special school
Sector
Independent
Age range
13 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Miss Sarah Knowles
Phone
07719084493
Website
utopiaschools.co.uk
Address
The Vikes, 40 Thorsway, Rock Ferry, Rock Ferry, CH42 1NW
Local authority
Wirral
URN
149600

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.