Open Other Primary Mixed

Fairchildes Primary School

Fairchildes Avenue, Croydon, CR0 0AH
Part of: FAIRCHILDES ACADEMY COMMUNITY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Fairchildes Primary School
Croydon, CR0 0AH
486 Pupils
492 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
42.60% FSM %
249 Boys
237 Girls
About Fairchildes Primary School

Fairchildes Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in Croydon, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 486 pupils on roll. School capacity: 492. Current headteacher: Mark Gyford.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Croydon or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Croydon
Region London
Administrative District Croydon
Parliamentary Constituency Croydon East
Ward New Addington South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor FAIRCHILDES ACADEMY COMMUNITY TRUST
Opened 01-04-2014
UKPRN 10045682
URN 140717
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Nana Asare Local Governor 01/05/2023 01/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ann-Marie Atkins Local Governor 03/02/2025 02/02/2029 Elected by parents
Jane Byers Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mark Gyford Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Jo Hussey Local Governor 01/04/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Tom Naidu Local Governor 26/06/2023 26/06/2027 Elected by school staff
Teresa Robson Local Governor 18/09/2024 18/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jake Telford Local Governor 13/10/2021 13/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Jake Telford Local Governor 12/10/2025 12/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fairchildes Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Croydon, Croydon.
Fairchildes Primary School has 486 pupils, with a capacity of 492.
Fairchildes Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Head of School at Fairchildes Primary School is Mark Gyford.
Fairchildes Primary School is at Fairchildes Avenue, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0AH, in the Croydon local authority, London.
Sixth form at Fairchildes Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Fairchildes Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Head of School
Mark Gyford
Fairchildes Avenue, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0AH
01689842268
www.factrust.org
Location
CR0 0AH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140717
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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