Flimby Primary School, Maryport

In its own words: "Our school values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning, and provide an environment which prepares our pupils as confident, happy citizens."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Flimby Primary School is a vibrant village school at the heart of the community. Nestled by the sea and the railway and once home to the many coal pits in the area. We are shrouded in village history, and we are soon to celebrate 150 years!"

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include rugby, gymnastics, dance and Lego.

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Flimby Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Cumberland and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 76% in reading and 81% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 15 families put Flimby Primary School as their first choice and 16 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Flimby Primary School are Grasslot Infant School (1.3 miles, Good); Our Lady and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Maryport (1.4 miles, 64% reading, 71% maths); Ewanrigg Junior School (1.5 miles, Good, 83% reading, 62% maths); and Ellenborough Academy (1.7 miles).

Flimby Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.

Flimby Primary School is one of 9 schools run by Changing Lives Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 52% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

3.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

Flimby Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Station Entrance, about 380 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School (outside), 40 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 10 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cumberland (22).

Flimby Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.