Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School is a foundation school serving families in Swadlincote and the wider Derbyshire area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School caters for mixed pupils from 3 to 11 years. With 209 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 210, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 8 October 2019, rated the school Good. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.