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What is Fairchildes Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Fairchildes Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted (inspected 2024).

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Fairchildes Primary School is located in Croydon, Surrey, London, CR0 0AH.

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Fairchildes Primary School serves students aged 2 to 11.

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Fairchildes Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Fairchildes Primary School

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In terms of academic performance, Fairchildes Primary School has 72% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 237 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 11.6%, 31% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.2%.

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OfstedOutstanding · 2024KS2 expected72%Attendance93.8%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Strong71% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Fairchildes Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 2–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 237 pupils
SEN support: 19% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Solid primary foundations — 72% reach the expected standard in reading, writing & maths.
Pupils who need extra support — 19% are on SEN support, above the typical share (~13%).

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

The area around this school

Environment score: 38/100

Below-average surroundings

Air quality48/100

Transport access23/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Fairchildes Primary School

At Fairchildes Primary School, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

75% met the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths.

Attendance at Fairchildes Primary School

Fairchildes Primary School has an overall absence rate of 6.2%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Fairchildes Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at Fairchildes Primary School is 11.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Fairchildes Primary School

Fairchildes Primary School has 237 pupils on roll.

31% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

19% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Fairchildes Primary School Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Fairchildes Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in February 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Fairchildes Primary School is next inspection expected around 2028.

An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard — the top grade Ofsted awarded under the graded system.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Fairchildes Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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