Fairchildes Primary School
URN: 140717 • Croydon CR0 0AH
Overview
- Name
- Fairchildes Primary School
- URN
- 140717
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- FAIRCHILDES ACADEMY COMMUNITY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 62.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Co-Heads of School Jane Byers & Mark Gyford (since 2025) , Head of School
- Telephone
- 01689842268
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Fairchildes Avenue, Croydon CR0 0AH
Summary
Fairchildes Primary School, located in Croydon, is an academy converter and part of the Fairchildes Academy Community Trust (FACT), which was established in 2014. The school serves a mixed-gender population of 486 pupils, with a capacity of 492, and approximately 42.6% of students are eligible for free school meals. The Trust is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment, prioritising the needs of learners and their families.
The curriculum at Fairchildes Primary School is designed to be diverse and engaging, aiming to equip students with essential skills and knowledge for their future. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities to enhance the educational experience, promoting both academic and personal development. The leadership team, including the CEO and Heads of School, work collaboratively to ensure high educational standards and a consistent approach across the Trust.
Fairchildes Primary School is committed to celebrating diversity and empowering every child to reach their full potential. The school fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging parental involvement and support to create a nurturing atmosphere for all students.
The curriculum at Fairchildes Primary School is designed to be diverse and engaging, aiming to equip students with essential skills and knowledge for their future. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities to enhance the educational experience, promoting both academic and personal development. The leadership team, including the CEO and Heads of School, work collaboratively to ensure high educational standards and a consistent approach across the Trust.
Fairchildes Primary School is committed to celebrating diversity and empowering every child to reach their full potential. The school fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging parental involvement and support to create a nurturing atmosphere for all students.
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- Monks Orchard Primary School (other)
- Rowdown Primary School (other)
Nearby alternatives
- West Thornton Primary Academy (75.7)
- St John's CofE Primary School (75.0)
- Park Hill Infant School (71.4)
- Park Hill Junior School (70.9)
- Fairchildes Primary School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Croydon
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- FAIRCHILDES ACADEMY COMMUNITY TRUST
- Capacity
- 492
- Pupils
- 486
- Boys
- 249
- Girls
- 237
- FSM %
- 42.60
- Open date
- 2014-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Surrey
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 486 | 249 | 237 | 492 | 42.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 470 | 257 | 213 | 492 | 44.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 469 | 250 | 219 | 492 | 45.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 469 | 250 | 219 | 492 | 45.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 481 | 261 | 220 | 492 | 40.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 480 | 252 | 228 | 492 | 35.10 |
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