The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 209
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 37.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mr Andrew Reeves (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Fairfield Crescent, Newhall, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0SW
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School?
Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School currently has 209 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School take?
Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School?
Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School is in Swadlincote, DE11 0SW, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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