Lorton School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school. Pupils in all year groups achieve well in English and mathematics, both of which are consistently well taught.

By the time they leave in Year 6, pupils are well prepared for secondary education. Teaching is typically good and some is outstanding. Staff have high expectations and plan work which meets the needs and abilities of all groups of pupils.

They use an effective range of methods to interest and motivate pupils. School leaders work closely with parents, involving them in the learning and progress of their children. Parents are extremely complimentary about the school.

School leaders have a clear vision for improvement. Th...is is impacting positively on the quality of teaching, with pupils' achievement also improving. The behaviour of pupils in lessons and around the school is exemplary.

Pupils are confident, kind to each other and respectful to their teachers and other members of staff. Pupils say they feel safe in school, and parents and staff think that bullying is very rare. Pupils are provided with creative ways of learning and have regular opportunities to improve their skills through activities linked to science, art, music and technology.

It is not yet an outstanding school because : While teaching is good, not enough is outstanding. Not all pupils are clear about their next steps in learning and how to improve their work. Governors do not make sufficient use of information to check the progress being made towards the school's agreed targets.

Information about this school

Lorton Primary is much smaller than the average-sized primary school. The overwhelming majority of pupils are White British. The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs is below average, both through support at school action and school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs.

The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for the pupil premium (additional government funding provided for children in local authority care, those from service families and those known to be eligible for free school meals) is well below average. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress. The school teaches seven year groups in three classes.

Children in the Early Years Foundation Stage and from Key Stage 1 are taught in one class. Pupils are educated on site. There is no alternative provision elsewhere.

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