Fairfield Prep School
Fairfield Prep is an independent co-educational day school in Loughborough, Leicestershire, taking children from the early years at age three through to age eleven. With 431 pupils it sits firmly at the smaller end of the spectrum, a scale that tends to suit families seeking a close-knit environment in the formative primary years. The school has no religious affiliation, and its most recent ISI inspection awarded the top grade of 'excellent' for both education and personal development. For parents thinking ahead to senior school, Fairfield offers an 11+ pathway out of Year 6.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 26 November 2024
Teaching & academics
The ISI rated the quality of pupils' academic and other achievements as 'excellent', the highest available judgement. Around 9.5 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting the school is set up to identify and accommodate a range of learning needs. With 11+ entry in place, the curriculum is geared towards preparing children for competitive transfer at the end of Year 6.
Headmaster · Mr Earnshaw
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 9.46%
- EHC plans
- 0.23%
Mobile phone policy
Mobile phones must not be used during school hours. Parents of pupils in years 3-6 can request permission for child to bring phone only if using school buses. Phone handed to class teacher during morning registration, returned at 3:40pm.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £14,025 - £17,985
No scholarships or bursaries, although provision to support families if there is a sudden change in circumstances
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A small, top-rated prep that prizes both academic standards and the rounded development of its youngest pupils. Worth a close look for families wanting careful preparation for an 11+ move in a nurturing setting.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.