Lorton School

URN: 112133 • Cockermouth CA13 9UL

Overview

Name
Lorton School
URN
112133
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Olivia Harrison (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
High Lorton, Cockermouth CA13 9UL

Summary

Lorton Primary School, located in Cockermouth, Cumbria, is a mixed community school with a current enrollment of 70 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 56. The school aims to foster high standards of personal, social, and academic development within a nurturing environment. The ethos emphasizes a caring family atmosphere where children are encouraged to thrive both academically and socially.

The curriculum at Lorton is broad and balanced, following the CUSP framework, and is designed to engage students through a skills-based approach. It incorporates the National Curriculum and includes various educational programmes such as Twinkl phonics and Accelerated Reader. The school also prioritizes reading and offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports clubs and residential trips, which enhance students' learning experiences and foster community ties.

Recent feedback from an ungraded Ofsted inspection highlighted the positive school culture, with pupils demonstrating good manners and a supportive attitude towards one another. The school is committed to continuous improvement, actively addressing areas for development as part of its strategic plan.

Key details

LA
Pre-LGR 2023 Cumbria
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
56
Pupils
70
Boys
35
Girls
35
FSM %
0.00
Open date
Close date
2017-02-28
Last Ofsted
2013-02-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cumbria

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 70 35 35 56 0.00
2024-09-11 70 35 35 56 0.00
2023-09-11 70 35 35 56 0.00
2022-09-11 70 35 35 56 0.00
2021-09-11 70 35 35 56 0.00
2020-09-11 70 35 35 56 0.00

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