Lorton School is a mainstream primary school in Cockermouth, Cumberland, for children aged 4 to 11. In January 2026, 9 of its 45 pupils (20%) were getting SEN support and 0 (0%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 4–11
- 45 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Cumberland.
20% get SEN support
9 of 45 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
0% have an EHC plan
0 of 45 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 45 (places for 70)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Joanne Laker
- Part of
- The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust
- Free school meals
- 4.4% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Cumberland
- School reference (URN)
- 143781
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Cumberland council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, February 2013; standards maintained (June 2025)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in February 2013. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, June 2025).
Contact and getting there
High Lorton, Cockermouth, CA13 9UL
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- All Saints' CofE School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 3.6 miles
- Cockermouth School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 3.8 miles
- Old Windebrowe Independent · Ages 5–18 7.5 miles
- Branthwaite Academy Special school · Ages 4–19 8.8 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy Primary · Ages 0–11 · SEN support 10.4%, EHC plans 2.6% 3.4 miles
- Fairfield Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 11.2%, EHC plans 4.4% 3.8 miles
- Braithwaite CofE Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 7.5%, EHC plans 7.5% 4.7 miles
All mainstream schools in Cumberland SEND schools in Cumberland
Questions about Lorton School
How many pupils at Lorton School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 9 of the 45 pupils (20%) were getting SEN support and 0 (0%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Lorton School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Lorton School?
Through Cumberland council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Lorton School?
You can ask for Lorton School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Lorton School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is All Saints' CofE School, about 3.6 miles away.
Where is Lorton School?
High Lorton, Cockermouth, CA13 9UL, in Cumberland.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.