Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School
Primary · Foundation school · Ages 3–11 · Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School is a primary school in Swadlincote, Derbyshire for ages 3–11 (foundation school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 4 December 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Fairfield Crescent, Newhall, Swadlincote, DE11 0SW
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Derbyshire
- Pupils on roll
- 207 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 36.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.8
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 4 December 2024
Strengths
- “Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School is a nurturing and joyful school, which is welcoming to everyone.”
- “Relationships between staff and pupils are warm.”
- “Pupils consistently show each other and staff courtesy and respect.”
To improve
- “Some pupils require additional support to manage their emotions, both in and outside the classroom.”
- “There are inconsistencies in the delivery of some of the foundation subjects.”
- “Some subjects are not implemented in line with leaders’ expectations.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 17 January 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 71% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 39 first-preference applications, 29 offers in total, 28 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Derbyshire.
- Newhall Junior School 0.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Newhall Infant School 0.5 mi School remains Good
- St Edward's Catholic Academy 0.8 mi Standards maintained
- Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School 0.8 mi Not judged
- Springfield Junior School 0.9 mi Good
- Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School 1.0 mi School remains Good
- Pennine Way Junior Academy 1.0 mi Standards maintained
- Stanton Primary School 1.1 mi No Ofsted grade