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PANDA Schools
75 Captains Lane, Bootle, L30 9SY
Independent special school for ages 11–16 in Bootle. Mixed intake.
PANDA Schools – Sefton is a small independent special school in Bootle, taking young people aged 11 to 16, with around 12 places.
The school describes itself as a new, forward-thinking special school that opened to pupils in April 2026, providing for pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan. It says it has welcomed its first groups of Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students, combining high expectations with a nurturing environment and high staff-to-pupil ratios — preparing pupils for independence and wellbeing as well as academic progress.
Ages 11–16 · Secondary age
Independent special school · Mixed