Compare Beddington Park Academy and Fairchildes Primary School and Park Hill Infant School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Beddington Park Academy (Primary) in Croydon; Fairchildes Primary School (Primary) in Croydon; Park Hill Infant School (Primary) in Croydon — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Beddington Park Academy, Fairchildes Primary School and Park Hill Infant School. They are primary phase and academy sponsor led, academy converter and community school type located around Croydon, Surrey. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Beddington Park Academy), published Nov 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Fairchildes Primary School (Mar 2024). average roll around ≈ 350, combined total ≈ 1,100, typical FSM 25–30%, range 10–15%–40–45%; spread across trusts such as Step Academy Trust and Fairchildes Academy Community Trust.

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Attribute	Beddington Park Academy CR0 4UL	Fairchildes Primary School CR0 0AH	Park Hill Infant School CR0 5NS
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Community school
Location	Croydon Surrey CR0 4UL	Croydon Surrey CR0 0AH	Croydon Surrey CR0 5NS
Latest Ofsted	1 19 Nov 2023	1 18 Mar 2024	1 14 Dec 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	420	492	270
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy		Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Step Academy Trust	Fairchildes Academy Community Trust	Croydon (306)
Website	beddingtonparkacademy.org	www.factrust.org	www.parkhillinfants.co.uk
Telephone	02086881390	01689842268	02086800747
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Beddington Park Academy

CR0 4UL

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Croydon
Surrey
CR0 4UL
Ofsted: 1 19 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Step Academy Trust
Website: beddingtonparkacademy.org
Telephone: 02086881390

Fairchildes Primary School

CR0 0AH

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Croydon
Surrey
CR0 0AH
Ofsted: 1 18 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Fairchildes Academy Community Trust
Website: www.factrust.org
Telephone: 01689842268

Park Hill Infant School

CR0 5NS

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Croydon
Surrey
CR0 5NS
Ofsted: 1 14 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Croydon (306)
Website: www.parkhillinfants.co.uk
Telephone: 02086800747

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.