Fairchildes Primary School
#987 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#6193 of 15,697 nationally
About Fairchildes Primary School
Fairchildes Primary School is a academy primary located in Croydon, in the Croydon local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 497 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 58.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 987th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (74th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (22th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 497; capacity filled 101%.
There are 57 schools in Croydon; Fairchildes Primary School ranks 19th of 55 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)70%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)12%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)37.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Fairchildes Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 497
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 37.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 101%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 70%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 12%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Fairchildes Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Meridian High School
Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
535 students · 141 m away
Rowdown Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
316 students · 911 m away
Tudor Academy
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
416 students · 1.8 km away
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
193 students · 2.4 km away
Castle Hill Academy
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
263 students · 2.5 km away
Courtwood Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
215 students · 2.7 km away
Applegarth Academy
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
396 students · 2.8 km away
Oaklands Primary Academy
Westerham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
423 students · 2.8 km away
Warlingham Park School
Warlingham · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
123 students · 2.9 km away
Forestdale Primary School
Croydon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
405 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
497 students
Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School
Erith · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
498 students
Houndsfield Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
496 students
Lyndhurst Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
495 students
Charles Dickens Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
494 students
Windrush Charlton Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
500 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fairchildes Primary School a good school?
Fairchildes Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 58.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #987 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Fairchildes Primary School rank in London?
Fairchildes Primary School ranks #987 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #6193 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Fairchildes Primary School?
Fairchildes Primary School had 497 students in 2025.
Is Fairchildes Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Fairchildes Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Fairchildes Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fairchildes Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.