Lorton School
Cockermouth, CA13 9UL · Cumberland · primary school
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46th of 119 primary schools in Cumberland we can score, 145 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,232 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 3.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lorton School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join an after-school club and visit Buttermere Youth Hostel, Hawse End, London, and Edinburgh.
Getting in
The published school roll is 45 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school prepare children for the transition to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Lorton School
Overview
Lorton School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils enjoy attending this small and nurturing school, where they form trusting bonds with staff and achieve well within a broad and engaging curriculum. The school promotes high expectations for behaviour and provides enriching experiences that prepare pupils for the next stage of their education.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, polite, and take pride in leadership roles such as school councillors and playground monitors.
- The curriculum is ambitious and builds logically from early years to Year 6, with staff delivering phonics well and prioritising reading.
- Staff support pupils’ wider development through sports, singing, and lessons on healthy relationships and respect for other cultures.
- The school pays close regard to staff workload and well-being, with most staff reporting positive support.
- Attendance is regular for the vast majority of pupils, with effective support provided for families where attendance is a concern.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure teachers are equipped to check pupils’ learning across the curriculum to identify and address gaps in knowledge securely.
- Staff need expertise to make suitable adaptations to curriculum delivery so that all pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learn successfully.
- The school should gather and evaluate information effectively to quickly address shortcomings in subject curriculums and ensure consistent delivery.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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