The Loyne Specialist School
URN: 119892 • Lancaster LA1 2QD
Overview
- Name
- The Loyne Specialist School
- URN
- 119892
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 66.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Susan Campbell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 0152464543
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sefton Drive, Lancaster LA1 2QD
Summary
The Loyne Specialist School is a community special school located in Lancaster, Lancashire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 116 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 114. The school is dedicated to providing a vibrant and supportive environment where pupils can thrive. It offers a holistic thematic curriculum designed to meet the individual needs of students across primary and secondary departments (KS1-KS4), focusing on skill development and social interaction.
The Early Years Foundation Stage emphasizes play-based learning, helping young pupils develop essential skills such as turn-taking and participation through engaging activities. The Further Education (FE) Centre aims to facilitate a smooth transition into adulthood, prioritising independence and self-help skills while offering various accreditation routes tailored to student needs.
The Loyne Specialist School is committed to collaboration with families and professionals to ensure clear progression routes for all students. The school has received positive feedback from parents and professionals alike, highlighting its supportive atmosphere and the significant impact it has on the lives of its pupils and their families. For more information, visit their website at http://www.loyneschool.org.uk.
The Early Years Foundation Stage emphasizes play-based learning, helping young pupils develop essential skills such as turn-taking and participation through engaging activities. The Further Education (FE) Centre aims to facilitate a smooth transition into adulthood, prioritising independence and self-help skills while offering various accreditation routes tailored to student needs.
The Loyne Specialist School is committed to collaboration with families and professionals to ensure clear progression routes for all students. The school has received positive feedback from parents and professionals alike, highlighting its supportive atmosphere and the significant impact it has on the lives of its pupils and their families. For more information, visit their website at http://www.loyneschool.org.uk.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Governor Hub (governance)
- Leave of Absence Form (sen)
- SEN Learning Resources (sen)
- SEN Surgery (sen)
- Upcoming Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policy Overview (other)
- Policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 4 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 114
- Pupils
- 116
- Boys
- 74
- Girls
- 42
- FSM %
- 43.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-01-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 116 | 74 | 42 | 114 | 43.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 109 | 70 | 39 | 114 | 40.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 114 | 68 | 46 | 114 | 33.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 114 | 68 | 46 | 114 | 33.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 110 | 67 | 43 | 114 | 34.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 117 | 70 | 47 | 114 | 32.50 |
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