Fairchildes Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Address | Fairchildes Avenue, CR0 0AH |
| School Website | www.factrust.org |
| Telephone | 1689842268 |
| URN | 140717 |
School Census
| Total | 482 |
| Girls/Boys | 222/260 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.1%/53.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 36.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 200 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 06/02/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 06/02/2024 | Outstanding |
| 17/10/2012 | Outstanding |
| 01/07/2008 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 06/02/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 17/10/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 01/07/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16 |
| Reading | 105.0 |
| Maths | 107.0 |
| Reading Progress | -1.4 |
| Writing Progress | 2.0 |
| Maths Progress | 2.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% |
| Reading | 105.0 |
| Maths | 107.0 |
| Reading Progress | 0.2 |
| Writing Progress | 1.1 |
| Maths Progress | 1.4 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 0.9 |
| Writing Progress | 0.7 |
| Maths Progress | 2.2 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 109 |
| As First Preference | 59 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 111 |
| As First Preference | 61 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 114 |
| As First Preference | 55 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 57 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 55 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 128 |
| As First Preference | 67 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 137 |
| As First Preference | 63 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 57 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 140 |
| As First Preference | 73 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 152 |
| As First Preference | 74 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 60 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 171 |
| As First Preference | 78 |
| As second preference | 49 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.76% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 189 |
| As First Preference | 104 |
| As second preference | 41 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.48% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 174 |
| As First Preference | 86 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 68% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 34% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 83% |
| no | 17% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 47% |
| african ethnic origin | 16.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 6.6% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 47.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 17.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 8.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Meridian High School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Fairchildes Avenue, , CR0 0AH
Rowdown Primary School
(0.56 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Calley Down Crescent, , CR0 0EG