Fairchildes Primary School
99%
Capacity
486
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Fairchildes Primary School
Fairchildes Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Croydon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 486 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 492 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Mark Gyford, it falls under Croydon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3605th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 35th out of 77 in Croydon.
Fairchildes Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 119 applications for 60 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 55 were first-preference applications.
Fairchildes Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.0/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Fairchildes Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cricket, Football, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Drama, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Croydon, Fairchildes Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Fairchildes Avenue, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 0AH |
| Headteacher | Mark Gyford |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Number of Pupils | 486 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.6% |
| School Capacity | 486 / 492 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)
3605th of 13,686
Nationally
724th of 1,592
In London
35th of 77
In Croydon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
72%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
72%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
119
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
55 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Fairchildes Avenue, Croydon
Croydon, CR0 0AH
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