The Loyne Specialist School

The Loyne Specialist School continues to demonstrate outstanding performance, providing a vibrant and supportive environment for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school places high expectations on its students, who thrive in a calm atmosphere that fosters both happiness and achievement. A strong transition program supports new pupils, and the curriculum is designed to build knowledge and skills effectively, preparing students for future challenges, whether in further education or the workforce. The school’s commitment to developing pupils' self-belief and independence is evident through numerous extracurricular activities that engage students with the community.

Strengths

• Exceptional support for students with SEND.
• High aspirations for pupil achievement.
• Strong relationships between staff and pupils.
• Effective transition program for new pupils.
• Ambitious and well-structured curriculum.
• Consistent emphasis on reading and communication skills.
• Positive contribution to local community through student activities.

In 2024–25 pupils at The Loyne Specialist School attended 92.2% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 24.1% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 0.9% of pupils at The Loyne Specialist School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 The Loyne Specialist School had 7.2 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 16.8% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 The Loyne Specialist School had 121 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; social, emotional and mental health; speech, language and communication needs; hearing impairment; vision impairment; multi-sensory impairment; physical disability; autistic spectrum disorder.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 The Loyne Specialist School received £33,183 and spent £33,780 for each of its 121 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £320,000 (£2,643 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is The Loyne Specialist School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for The Loyne Specialist School is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2024.

When was The Loyne Specialist School last inspected by Ofsted?

The Loyne Specialist School was last inspected in February 2024.

How many pupils does The Loyne Specialist School have?

The Loyne Specialist School has 121 pupils on roll.

What age range does The Loyne Specialist School cover?

The Loyne Specialist School for pupils aged 4 to 19.

What are The Loyne Specialist School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is The Loyne Specialist School?

The Loyne Specialist School is at Sefton Drive, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2QD.