Special schoolData as of May 2026

The Loyne Specialist School

Sefton Drive, Lancaster, LA1 2QD

Community special school

Pupils

116

Ages

4-19

FSM

43.0%

Capacity

114

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jun 2014

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About The Loyne Specialist School

The Loyne Specialist School is a secondary school in Lancaster, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2014 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 116 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Sefton Drive, Lancaster, LA1 2QD | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Loyne Specialist School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jan 2024 — School remains Outstanding
Jun 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Loyne Specialist School

What is The Loyne Specialist School's Ofsted rating?

The Loyne Specialist School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.

What are The Loyne Specialist School's latest exam results?

The Loyne Specialist School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is The Loyne Specialist School located?

The Loyne Specialist School is a secondary school in Lancaster, Lancashire (LA1 2QD).

How many pupils attend The Loyne Specialist School?

The Loyne Specialist School has around 116 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare The Loyne Specialist School with other schools?

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