“Pupils enjoy attending this small and nurturing school. They are happy.” – Ofsted 2025

“Many pupils achieve well and are ready for the next stage of their education.” – Ofsted 2025

“Pupils take pride in the impact they have through these responsibilities.” – Ofsted 2025

“Pupils benefit from a variety of enriching experiences during their time at school.” – Ofsted 2025

“Pupils eagerly try to make a positive difference in their wider community.” – Ofsted 2025

“They form trusting bonds with staff and each other.” – Ofsted 2025

Residentials

Staying Away

At Lorton School, we are incredibly proud of our residential programme. From Year 3 onwards, children have the opportunity to enjoy exciting adventures away from home, creating memories that often last a lifetime.

These special experiences help children grow in confidence, independence, and resilience, while strengthening friendships and trying new things. They are treasured by both children and parents and are a real highlight of school life. Our staff also love being part of these trips, sharing in the fun and getting to know the children in a different setting beyond the classroom.

Buttermere Youth Hostel

Our Year 3 children enjoy their first residential adventure when they join Years 4, 5, and 6 for an overnight stay at Buttermere Youth Hostel each October. Close enough to feel familiar, yet far enough to feel like a real adventure, it’s the perfect introduction to spending time away from home.

The visit is packed with fun, from sailing eco-friendly homemade boats and sharing a hearty evening meal to toasting marshmallows, tackling a blind ropes trail, and listening to spooky ghost stories before bedtime.

The following day, each class takes part in a curriculum-linked walk, bringing learning to life through first-hand experiences. We also ensure that children who may not be ready for the full overnight stay can still enjoy many of the activities and be part of this memorable experience.

Hawse End

Children in Years 3 and 4 enjoy an exciting residential visit to Hawse End Outdoor Adventure Centre in the heart of the Lake District. Across the two-year programme, pupils take part in a variety of outdoor and adventurous activities, experiencing new challenges each year and developing confidence, resilience, and teamwork.

Year 4 pupils play an important role in supporting Year 3 children on their first two-night residential, helping them settle in, navigate the centre, and become more independent. This creates a strong sense of community and leadership, making Hawse End a truly memorable experience for all.

Take a look at the photos from our latest visit below!

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London and Edinburgh

Children in Years 5 and 6 embark on an exciting two-year programme of residential visits, designed to broaden horizons and create lasting memories. Pupils spend two nights in London, discovering the sights, sounds, and history of our vibrant capital city, and in alternate years they enjoy an enriching visit to Edinburgh.

These unforgettable experiences give children the opportunity to explore places far beyond their local community, developing independence, confidence, and resilience along the way. Through a rich blend of PSHE, geography, history, and cultural learning, pupils gain first-hand experiences that bring their classroom learning to life and inspire a deeper understanding of the wider world.