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Lorton School
High Lorton, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9UL, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.4 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
45
Capacity
70
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
64%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 67% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 45% nationally. Parent satisfaction is exceptional, with 100% recommending the school, reflecting a strong sense of community and support. However, it's worth noting that no students achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments, indicating room for improvement in challenging higher-achieving students.
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Last inspected: 21 February 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (19 responses)
★★★★★4.6
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
School has high expectations
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
School responds to concerns
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.3%
White Other11.1%
Mixed Other2.2%
Other2.2%
Location
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54.61839, -3.30350 · CA13 9UL
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN143781
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.lorton.cumbria.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Lorton School rated by Ofsted?
Lorton School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 February 2013.
Is Lorton School a good school?
Lorton School scores 66.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Lorton School?
Based on 19 Ofsted Parent View responses, Lorton School receives a satisfaction score of 92% across all parent survey questions.
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