Lorton School
School Name: Lorton School Address: High Lorton Town/City: Cockermouth County: Cumbria Postcode: CA13 9UL Telephone Number: 0190085919 Website: www.lorton.cumbria.sch.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2017 Trust: The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust Sponsor: The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Laker
Capacity: 70
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 45 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 64% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 4.4%
URN: 143781
DfE Number: 942/2123
UKPRN: 10061980
UPRN: 10008819005
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cumberland (E06000063)
Constituency: Penrith and Solway (E14001424)
Electoral Ward: Bothel and Wharrels (E05014175)
Easting & Northing: 315925E, 525586N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 37' 8.52" N 3° 18' 12.17" W
Plus Code: 9C6RJM9W+JJ
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Christopher Edmunds - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 22 June 2030.
- Mrs Olivia Harrison - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mrs Judith Johnson - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 January 2027.
- Mrs Joanne Laker - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Andrea Murphy - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 October 2027.
- Mrs Caroline Searson - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 January 2027.
- Mrs Deborah Watson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 7 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 October 2027.
- Mr Andrew Williamson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 1 January 2026.