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The Loyne Specialist School
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- Lancaster LA1 2QD
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Academic Progress: Pupils make strong progress from their starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations promote excellent behaviour and attitudes.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Personal learning times ensure additional guidance for those in need.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers deeply understand pupils鈥� needs and use this effectively.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: High expectations and challenging activities promote excellent progress.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teachers use technology outstandingly to support learning.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents benefit from informal support like 鈥榗hill and chat鈥� sessions.
Communication with Parents: Parents value the quality curriculum and high standards communicated by staff.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents overwhelmingly support the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School manages conflicts effectively with a strong safeguarding focus.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Continuous improvements through strong leadership and clear plans.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are meticulously implemented.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Excellent behaviour is promoted through high expectations.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Pupil safety is at the heart of the school鈥檚 culture.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: A wide range of exciting experiences, including '100 fun things to do outdoors'.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Highly practical curriculum with core skills promotes independence.
Outdoor Facilities: Encouraged through activities like role-play and first-aid scenarios.
Career Counselling Services: Strong links with local businesses provide work experience opportunities.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils well-prepared for next stages with broad curriculum and accreditations.
Support for SEND: Provides specialized support and training widely recognized across local authorities.
Subjects Offered: Broad range of subjects in key stages 4 and 5 for national accreditation.
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The Loyne Specialist School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 109 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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For many years, The Loyne has been a pioneering institution in the creation of specialised offerings. Since 2008, we have received recognition for excellence. As an outward-looking school, we embrace the shared responsibility for the larger SEND community through our research, School to School support, and training in order to maximise the life prospects for all of our students. Our goal is summed up in our mission statement, "Working Together, Valuing Achievement." "Working together" emphasises the enthusiasm of our employees for a cooperative approach to creating support and provision by beginning with positive relationships with parents, carers, families, therapists, and professionals. "Valuing achievement" highlights our focus on the minor details and the respect we have for our students' successes in every area of their lives as they individually show their individual potential. We view and treat each of our students as an individual. We offer challenge and promote resilience in our welcoming, safe, and stimulating environment. To ensure that we satisfy the requirements of the complete child, our curriculum is flexible and broad. To help each student succeed, we urge them to be as independent, thoughtful, and creative as they can be. We want to make sure that whatever we do will benefit them in the future. I wish you well in using and being inspired by the information on this website. The website has a variety of sections that cover the majority of school activities and should give you a sense of our culture and offerings. Please feel free to get in touch with the school if you need any more details or would want to stop by for a casual chat or visit. By previous agreement, you are more than welcome to visit and meet the faculty and staff at work.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 2-19 | 3-16 | 2-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.3 | 8.4 | 5.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 40.74% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.6 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.83% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.67 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 86.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 88% | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.21% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 27.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.27% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 21.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.66 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 91.76% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 41.01% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 17.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 5.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.84% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.78% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 18.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.65% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.51 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 79.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 69.73% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.01% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 19.1% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.58% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.13% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 28.01% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.17% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 19.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.37% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 83.93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 5 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 64.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.87% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 17.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.59% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Loyne Specialist School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
