The Loyne Specialist School
Sefton Drive, Lancaster, LA1 2QDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Loyne Specialist School is a special school in Lancaster for ages 4 to 19. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 June 2014, report published 16 September 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 January 2024
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. They benefit significantly from the caring relationships they enjoy with staff, who know them extremely well. Pupils are happy. The school has the highest aspirations for pupils' achievements. Pupils, all of whom have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve exceptionally well. Pupils take immense pride in living up to the high expectations that the school has of their behaviour. This is evident in pupils' respectful conduct throughout the school. Pupils thrive in the school's calm and harmonious atmosphere. At the heart of the school's aspirations is the desire for pupils to be exceedingly well prepared for their future lives. The extensive programme of activities and experiences that the school provides helps pupils to increase their self-belief. They become confident, resilient and independent young people. Students in the sixth form welcome many opportunities to make a positive contribution to their local community. For example, they sell their own handmade products at the local market.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
6 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
121 pupils on roll, with places for 114
Schools near The Loyne Specialist School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morecambe Road School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 0.9 |
| Crookhey Hall School | 7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 1.1 |
| Bleasdale School | 8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| Fell House School | 10 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Calder Lodge School | 10 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Susan Campbell
- Phone
- 0152464543
- Address
- Sefton Drive, Lancaster, LA1 2QD
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119892
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.