Fairchildes Primary School is a academy converter mixed primary school located in Croydon, London (CR0 0AH). It has 486 pupils and a capacity of 492.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024, Fairchildes Primary School was rated Outstanding — an exceptional school that significantly exceeds national expectations. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.
At Key Stage 2, 70% of pupils at Fairchildes Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — above the national average of approximately 65%. 12% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 68%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.
The school serves a diverse community: a high proportion of pupils (42.6%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 34% speak English as an additional language. Croydon is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.
Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.
Shows the difference in attainment between pupils who have claimed Free School Meals and their peers. A smaller gap means the school is doing more to close inequality.