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Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School

Fairfield Crescent, Newhall, Swadlincote, DE11 0SW

Foundation school

Pupils

209

Ages

3-11

FSM

37.3%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2019

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

74.0%

Writing

77.0%

Maths

81.0%

RWM Combined

71.0%

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About Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School

Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School is a primary school in Swadlincote, Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 71% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 209 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Fairfield Crescent, Swadlincote, DE11 0SW | More schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Dec 2024 — Standards maintained
Oct 2019 — Good
Jul 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School

What is Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What are Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School's latest exam results?

Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 71% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School located?

Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School is a primary school in Swadlincote, Derbyshire (DE11 0SW).

How many pupils attend Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School?

Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School has around 209 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School with other schools?

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