Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool)

The Royal School for the Blind, located in Liverpool, Merseyside (postcode L15 6TQ), is a non-maintained special school catering to children and young people aged 2 to 19. The school has a current enrolment of 85 pupils, with a capacity for 90, and serves a mixed-gender population consisting of 48 boys and 37 girls. As one of the leading institutions of its kind in the world, the school provides a nurturing environment for those with visual impairments and additional needs. The Royal School for the Blind was founded in 1791 by Edward Rushton, making it the first school of its type in Britain. The school's motto emphasizes that 'every young person deserves a good childhood,' reflecting its commitment to holistic education and personal development.