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The Loyne Specialist School
Sefton Drive, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2QD, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.1 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
116
Capacity
114
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education and student support. However, it's important to note that there is limited published data regarding academic performance, particularly at the KS2 level, where no pupils have achieved expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. Parents can feel reassured by the school's high LocaleIQ score, indicating it performs better than 80% of schools in the region.
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Last inspected: 24 June 2014Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.6%
White Other6.9%
Asian Other3.4%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Black African0.9%
Location
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54.05901, -2.81455 · LA1 2QD
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119892
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.loyneschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Loyne Specialist School rated by Ofsted?
The Loyne Specialist School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 June 2014.
Is The Loyne Specialist School a good school?
The Loyne Specialist School scores 80.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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