The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
- 43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 116
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 43%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Susan Campbell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sefton Drive, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2QD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLancaster Ryelands Primary School
Primary · Very close
Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal)
Independent · 845m away
Our Lady's Catholic College
Secondary · 946m away
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Primary · 991m away
Morecambe and Heysham Grosvenor Park Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Chadwick High School
Academy · 1.1km away
Willow Lane Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Loyne Specialist School's Ofsted rating?
The Loyne Specialist School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Loyne Specialist School?
The Loyne Specialist School currently has 116 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Loyne Specialist School take?
The Loyne Specialist School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is The Loyne Specialist School?
The Loyne Specialist School is in Lancaster, LA1 2QD, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Loyne Specialist School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Loyne Specialist School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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