The Loyne Specialist School
Other · Community special school · Ages 4–19 · Lancaster, Lancashire
The Loyne Specialist School is an other school in Lancaster, Lancashire for ages 4–19 (community special school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 24 January 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Sefton Drive, Lancaster, LA1 2QD
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 4–19
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Lancashire
- Pupils on roll
- 121 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 43% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding Inspected 24 January 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils flourish at this incredibly vibrant school.”
- “Staff expertly use pupils’ preferred mode of communication to greet them with kind words and a smile at the start of each day.”
- “The school’s strong transition programme aids pupils in settling in quickly when they first start.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 29 February 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Lancashire.
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- Jamea Al Kauthar 1.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Stepping Stones School 2.2 mi Standards maintained
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- Bleasdale School 7.6 mi Outstanding
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