The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 486
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 42.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- FAIRCHILDES ACADEMY COMMUNITY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Mark Gyford (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Fairchildes Avenue, New Addington, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 0AH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAddington High School
Secondary · Very close
Meridian High School
Secondary · Very close
Rowdown Primary School
Primary · 911m away
Tudor Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 2.4km away
Castle Hill Academy
Primary · 2.5km away
Courtwood Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Applegarth School
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Fairchildes Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fairchildes Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fairchildes Primary School?
Fairchildes Primary School currently has 486 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fairchildes Primary School take?
Fairchildes Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fairchildes Primary School?
Fairchildes Primary School is in Croydon, CR0 0AH, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fairchildes Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fairchildes Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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