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Fairfield Prep School
Independent school · Leicestershire
| Address | Leicester Road, Loughborough, LE11 2AE |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–11 |
| Pupils | 431 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Phone | 01509215172 |
| Website | https://lsf.org/fairfield/ |
Term dates
We haven't verified this school's term dates yet. Check the school's website.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Pre-school (term-time, 5 day placement) | £4,795.00 |
| Pre-Prep (Reception, Year 1 & 2) | £5,595.00 |
| Upper Prep (Years 3 and 4) | £5,895.00 |
| Upper Prep (Years 5 and 6) | £6,295.00 |
| Lunch – Pre-School and Pre-Prep (per day, incl VAT) | £5.50 |
| Lunch – Upper Prep (per day, incl VAT) | £5.65 |
Registration fee: £60.00
Deposit: £500.00
2026/7 fees; the page does not say whether tuition fees include VAT (extras are marked incl VAT). International day pupils: registration £160, deposit £1,000. Wraparound care prices are labelled 2025/6. Sibling discount 10% third child, 15% subsequent. Part of Loughborough Schools Foundation.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Selective entry. Visit (open morning, pre-school taster experience, virtual meeting or personal tour), then apply; a waiting list operates for full year groups. For 2026/27 entry, entrance assessments are arranged case by case. A decision is phoned within a week of the assessment, followed by a letter.
- Entrance Assessment
Open events: Fairfield Open Morning 09:15 – 11:30 Fri 13 Nov 2026, Pre-school Taster Day 11:15 – 11:45 Fri 20 Nov 2026, Fairfield Open Morning 09:15 – 11:30 Fri 15 Jan 2027
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Route A - Leicester West | Leicester West, Glenfield, Kirby Muxloe, Leicester Forest East, Western Park, Braunstone | |
| Route B - Groby | Groby, Newtown Linford, Anstey, Cropston, Thurcaston, Swithland, Woodhouse | |
| Route C - Evington | Evington, Leicester, Rushey Mead, Thurmaston, Queniborough, Sileby | |
| Route D - Wigston | Wigston, Stoneygate, Knighton, Leicester, Birstall, Rothley, Mountsorrel | |
| Route E - Melton Mowbray | Asfordby, Melton Mowbray, Kirby Bellars, Ragdale, Thrussington, Rearsby, East Goscote, Seagrave | |
| Route F - Cropwell Butler | Cropwell Butler | |
| Route G - Edwalton | Edwalton | |
| Route H - Nottingham | Nottingham, West Bridgford, Compton Acres | |
| Route I - Bingham | Bingham | |
| Route J - Ellistown | Ellistown, Ibstock, Ravenstone, Coalville, Whitwick | |
| Route K - Derby | Chellaston, Ambaston, Shardlow, Sawley | |
| Route L - Measham | Measham, Packington, Ashby, Coleorton, Swannington, Shepshed | |
| Route M - Castle Donington | Castle Donington, Hemington, Kegworth | |
| Route N - Derby | Darley Abbey, Etwall, Littleover, Mickleover | |
| Route O - Melbourne | Melbourne |
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.