LORTON SCHOOL in Cumbria, Cockermouth

Education Centre Information: Lorton School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Cumbria
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Village - sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 54
Number of boys: 22
Number of girls: 32
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

This 'beautiful, well-equipped school' was founded in the early 1800s in a 'very attractive' location close to the market town of Cockermouth in mountainous surroundings in the heart of the Lake District. A small rural school, Lorton serves a large catchment area including the villages of Lorton, Buttermere, Brackenthwaite, Loweswater, Thackthwaite, Wythop, Embleton and the surrounding areas, and many children travel in daily by bus. Children are taught in small classes 'ensuring individual attention and community spirit'. The Friends of Lorton School raise funds for projects such as a new adventure playground. Specialist special educational needs (SEN) staff are available. The school has recently undergone a significant amount of building work whilst the accommodation has been remodelled and extended. Extra-curricular activities such as tennis, football, netball, recorder, choir and cycling proficiency are on offer, while educational visits are also organised.