SchoolScoresFairchildes Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of FAIRCHILDES ACADEMY COMMUNITY TRUST
Fairchildes Avenue, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0AH
01689 842268 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 6 February 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
47 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Croydon comparisons use the 49 of its 87 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 38 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 40th highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 42nd highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 41st highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 28th highest of 40 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 31% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | 57% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 31 parents who had raised a concern Joint 35th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 20% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 37th highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Croydon figures pool parents at the Croydon schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
61 pupils in this year group.
70% — 2 points above the Croydon average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 68% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 12% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 77% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 78% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Croydon. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 58 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 50 |
| Of those, offered a place | 50 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 101 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 33 places for autism; Moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 11th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 45.8% | 28.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 58th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.3% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 44th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.0% | 37.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 68th lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 15% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 68th lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 15% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.6% | 14.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 27th lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 27th lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 68% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 36th highest of 87 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 70% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.3 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 74th highest of 87 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 33% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.8 | 11.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 66th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 31% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.6% | 17.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Rowdown Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tudor Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Castle Hill Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Courtwood Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Applegarth Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oaklands Primary Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Warlingham Park School 1.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Forestdale Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenvale Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Fairchildes Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fairchildes Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 February 2024.
How did Fairchildes Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Fairchildes Primary School?
83% of the 47 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Fairchildes Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Fairchildes Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 50 families put Fairchildes Primary School as their first choice for 58 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 50 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140717.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.