Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School, Bridlington
Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Bridlington. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 8 schools in Bridlington with published results, and 7,071st of 14,452 across England. It was 67% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to East Riding of Yorkshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School in detail
Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "We aspire to keep community at the heart of Flamborough School, where every member knows that they belong to our family. God enables us to grow together in love and learning. We strive for academic excellence through a respect for learning and develop resilience to face all challenges."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Our Christian vision, “Growing with God and Striving for Excellence,” is at the heart of everything we do. It shapes our relationships, our teaching and learning, and the caring environment we create for every child."
The school runs a breakfast club from 9:00am.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in East Riding of Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 91% in reading and 91% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 9 families put Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School as their first choice and 10 named it as one of their preferences, for 9 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School are Bempton Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 82% reading, 91% maths); Martongate Primary School (2.7 miles); Bay Primary School (3.2 miles); and Burlington Infant School (3.4 miles, Good).
Bempton Primary SchoolMartongate Primary SchoolBay Primary SchoolBurlington Infant School
Who goes there
0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 9 pupils (8.8%) received SEN support and 11 (10.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bempton Rail Stn, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Flamborough Tower Street, 190 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 11 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in East Riding of Yorkshire (31).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
26.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 91% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 91% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 82% to 100% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
19.7
Avg class size
18.0
Infant (KS1)
23.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School is in East Riding of Yorkshire; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in East Riding of Yorkshire is 6 (the median across 160 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
67%
Available places
94 pupils
140 places
46 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bridlington
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bridlington
Across East Riding of Yorkshire council
Places available
3,776
Applications
2,819
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across East Riding of Yorkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(10)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
9
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
19.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
102
Total Pupils
46
Boys
56
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
14.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,172
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,901
Per pupil
£693k
Total funding
£26k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.5%
Overall absence
10.7%
Persistent absence
84
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School
What are SATs results like at Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School?
Of the pupils at Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2023.
What is the catchment area for Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School is oversubscribed, East Riding of Yorkshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School?
Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 67% of its 140 places.
How big are the classes at Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School?
Classes at Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School average 19.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School?
Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School has around 102 pupils on roll. 27% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School?
5.5% of sessions were missed at Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School in 2024/25. 10.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School?
Apply through East Riding of Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in East Riding of Yorkshire is 6 (the median across 160 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School?
Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School is at Carter Lane, Flamborough, Bridlington, YO15 1LW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)