Our history
Our History
Originally founded in 1929 as part of Loughborough High School, Fairfield Prep School became autonomous in 1969.
In those early days, the School was centred around Fairfield House, known to one and all as the White House, and built in 1828 by a local family of influential hosiery manufacturers. Even with the magnificent additions to the School made in recent years, the White House remains at the spiritual heart of our close community.
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First-Class Facilities
Such first-class facilities, twinned with outdoor learning, play and sports spaces provide the foundation for a first-class, 21st century Early Years education, attracting pupils from as far afield as Nottingham, Derby and Leicester.
Fairfield’s own Entry Assessments for those aged 4+ are held annually in January, although a number of pupils enter the School each year at later stages of their education.
Now a flourishing School of some 500 pupils, Fairfield is a proud member of the Loughborough Schools Foundation family and is the Prep School to the senior schools: Loughborough Grammar School for boys; Loughborough High School for girls and Loughborough Amherst School for girls and boys. All the Schools sit on a beautiful shared campus on the south side of Loughborough.
Latest News:
Kindergarten turns 10!
January 2026 marks a very special milestone for Fairfield as the School is celebrating 10 years since the opening of its Kindergarten – a wonderfully inclusive and supportive pre-school for children aged 3-5. Whilst the rest of the Fairfield new build was still under construction, the Kindergarten opened its doors with the same warm and inviting atmosphere that it is characterised by today. …
The great outdoors: lessons taught beyond the classroom
Whether our pupils are enjoying interactive language lessons, developing core skills in sport, or practising mathematical equations, the curriculum at Fairfield is designed to be broad and balanced, offering opportunities for stretch and challenge. Making up a significant part of this varied curriculum is our commitment to outdoor learning, especially in the Early Years. The globally celebrated International Day of Education recognises the role that…
PE teacher selected for England men’s netball team
Loughborough Schools Foundation is proud to announce that PE teacher, Mr Tom Halfhide has been selected to represent England in the 2025 Men’s Netball Nations Series in Singapore – an exceptional achievement for an athlete who first picked up the sport just over two years ago. Tom, who coaches netball at Fairfield Prep School, as…
