Fairfield Prep School
URN: 120344 • LE11 2AE
Overview
- Name
- Fairfield Prep School
- URN
- 120344
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Christian
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 43.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Earnshaw (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01509215172
- Website
- Visit Fairfield Prep School website
- Address
-
Leicester Road, LE11 2AE
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Summary
Fairfield Prep School, located in Leicestershire, is an independent mixed school with a current enrolment of 444 pupils and a capacity for 544. As part of the Loughborough Schools Foundation, it offers a nurturing environment that prioritises academic rigour alongside personal and social development. The school ethos emphasises the importance of curiosity, challenge, and joy in childhood, aiming to inspire students to explore their potential.
The curriculum at Fairfield is enriched by a variety of extracurricular activities, including over 60 clubs and 18 sports, and the school teaches five languages. The commitment to a well-rounded education is further highlighted by the recent achievement of the Silver Primary Geography Quality Mark, recognising the school's dedication to effective teaching and curriculum development in Geography.
Fairfield Prep School fosters a strong sense of community, where children are encouraged to grow in confidence and discover new interests. The school’s family atmosphere is a key aspect of its identity, ensuring that each child feels supported in their educational journey.
The curriculum at Fairfield is enriched by a variety of extracurricular activities, including over 60 clubs and 18 sports, and the school teaches five languages. The commitment to a well-rounded education is further highlighted by the recent achievement of the Silver Primary Geography Quality Mark, recognising the school's dedication to effective teaching and curriculum development in Geography.
Fairfield Prep School fosters a strong sense of community, where children are encouraged to grow in confidence and discover new interests. The school’s family atmosphere is a key aspect of its identity, ensuring that each child feels supported in their educational journey.
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Nearby alternatives
- Meadow View Farm School (77.5)
- Homefield College (75.2)
- Wigston Birkett House Community Special School (71.8)
- Lodge Farm Education (68.8)
- Twycross House School (68.3)
Key details
- LA
- Leicestershire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 544
- Pupils
- 444
- Boys
- 217
- Girls
- 227
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1969-09-10
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 444 | 217 | 227 | 544 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 496 | 248 | 248 | 544 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 519 | 270 | 249 | 544 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 519 | 270 | 249 | 544 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 532 | 274 | 258 | 544 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 504 | 253 | 251 | 544 | 0.00 |
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