The Loyne Specialist School

About The Loyne Specialist School

The Loyne Specialist School is a community special school in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–19. It has 116 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lancashire →

School Type

Community special school

Age Range

Ages 4–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

116 / 114 (102%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Sefton Drive, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2QD

Phone

0152464543

Headteacher

Susan Campbell

Website

http://www.loyneschool.org.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Loyne Specialist School?

The Loyne Specialist School is a community special school in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–19.

How many pupils does The Loyne Specialist School have?

The Loyne Specialist School has 116 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Loyne Specialist School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at The Loyne Specialist School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is The Loyne Specialist School?

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