Fairchildes Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Croydon (Croydon).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Since its inception in 2014, FACT Trust has been dedicated to providing exceptional education across three primary schools. At the core of our mission lies a commitment to inclusion, community, and learning. Our Principles: Our learners and their families are at the centre of what we do. Our staff and partners are passionate about being the best that they can be.
Our Trust is focused on improvement. As the proud CEO of FACT Trust, I am privileged to work alongside a team of dedicated staff and enthusiastic children who embody our shared vision for educational excellence. Together, we believe that every child has the potential to excel, and it is our relentless pursuit to unlock that potential.
At FACT Trust, we believe in nurturing a collaborative and supportive learning environment where every child feels valued and empowered. Through a diverse and engaging curriculum, complemented by a plethora of extracurricular activities, we strive to equip our children with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in an ever-changing world.
Guided by a dedicated Academy Committee and Board of Directors, we are unwavering in our commitment to providing the best possible education and support to our children.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
16 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Band
- Choir
- Computing
- Cooking
- Cross Country
- Dance
- Football
- Gardening
- Gymnastics
- Lego
- Music
- Netball
- Orchestra
- Swimming
- Forest School
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
Key facts
- URN
- 140717
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Constituency
- Croydon East
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2014
Governing body (7 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Governors
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Telford | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ann-Marie Atkins | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Teresa Robson | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Jane Byers | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Mark Gyford | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Mr Tom Naidu | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Jo Hussey | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2018 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record