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Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School
Fairfield Crescent, Newhall, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0SW, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.9 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
209
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 93%, this primary school demonstrates a supportive environment for children aged 3-11. It boasts impressive KS2 results, with 71% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 33% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 10%, overall, the school is well-regarded by parents and performs better than 73% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (45 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of subjects
98%
My child feels safe
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
My child is happy
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School keeps me informed
91%
Behaviour is good
89%
School supports development
84%
School has high expectations
84%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.0%
White Other7.2%
Asian Indian1.4%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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52.77879, -1.57932 · DE11 0SW
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112982
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.fairmeadows.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2019.
Is Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School a good school?
Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School scores 72.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School?
Based on 45 Ofsted Parent View responses, Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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