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Lorton School
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- Lorton CA13 9UL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children start to learn phonics as soon as they join Reception. Staff work with parents so that they know how to support their children at home.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have planned the curriculum to meet the needs and interests of pupils. It is broad and rich.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a couple of subjects, teachers' subject knowledge is not as strong as it could be due to lack of recent training.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils apply their reasoning and problem-solving skills efficiently and enjoy reading a range of books.
Support for Falling Behind: Those who struggle receive tailored support to help them catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well so that all can get on with learning. Pupils enjoy earning points for their good work and behaviour.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils said that bullying did not happen. They know about the dangers of playing games online and posting messages on social media.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders make careful checks on the suitability of adults who work in school and ensure staff receive regular safeguarding training.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers who we spoke to are overwhelmingly supportive of the school ethos.
Parental Involvement: Staff work with parents so that they know how to support their children at home.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils have many opportunities to develop their skills beyond the academic, engaging in regular fundraising and charity work.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at Lorton because leaders look after their well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: Schemes of work are logically planned so that pupils know and remember more of previous learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders check the quality of pupils' work regularly.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In a couple of subjects, teachers' subject knowledge is not as strong as it could be.
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About Us
Lorton School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 46 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Lorton School adopts a child-centered approach to learning in a loving family environment with the goal of having high standards for personal and social development that lead to high expectations for academic accomplishment. 'Most teaching is fine, but some of it is spectacular. Staff members maintain high standards for students and employ a variety of successful strategies to engage and inspire them. Students are given innovative teaching methods and regular chances to develop their talents through activities related to science, art, music, and technology. Working closely with parents to involve them in their children's education and development is a goal of school administrators. The way students behave in class and around the school is excellent. Students are self-assured, polite to one another, and respectful of their teachers and other staff members.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.5 | 19.4 | 25.2 |
| Proficient Math | 111 | 105 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 111 | 88 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 90 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | 46.89% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 4.49% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 5 | Well Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 4 | 88 | 96 |
| Reading | 111 3 | 89 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% 6 | 56.23% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 7.45% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | 57.28% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.48% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lorton School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
