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It was a pleasure to welcome you to our vibrant campus in Loughborough, Leicestershire. We hope your visit gave you a real sense of life at Fairfield Prep School and all that we can offer your child. As one of the region’s leading academic prep schools, we’re proud to provide a rich, all-round education that gives every child the opportunity to thrive. On this page, you’ll find some useful information and links to help you explore Fairfield further and take the next step when you’re ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
Once you believe Fairfield Prep could be the perfect choice for your child, we highly recommend applying.
For those applying to pre-school, we invite each child to a relaxed ‘Stay and Play’ session. This is a lovely opportunity for them to meet the teachers, make new friends and explore the classroom through play. It’s informal chance for us to see how they settle in, and for you to see how comfortable they feel in our caring environment.
For those joining us for Reception, children are assessed in a mix of individual and group activities. The purpose of the assessment is to understand how your child engages with others, how they approach tasks. Our assessments are designed to be relaxed and informal.
Within a week of you child’s assessment we will call you to give you our decision and whether an offer will be made. We will send a letter out shortly after.
Yes. To support working families, we have wrap around care including Breakfast Club which starts at 07:45 and After School Club which runs until 18:00.
During the school holidays we also offer holiday clubs which are full days with a rich variety of activities for children to enjoy.
Yes. Absolutely, we’d be delighted to welcome you back to either an additional admissions event or for a private visit. We often run smaller, more intimate open days and taster experiences for families who would like to visit again.
At a Glance
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Your child’s journey begins at Fairfield.
We’d love to welcome you to our lovely school. Come and see the difference for yourself. Arrange a private tour or a Taster Experience for your child.
Life at Fairfield Prep
An Exceptional Start (EYFS)
When children join Fairfield in Pre-School or Reception, they step into an environment where learning feels joyful, purposeful and full of discovery.
Our qualified teachers create the perfect balance between creative play and structured learning, ensuring every child feels supported and inspired. We know those early experiences shape a lifelong attitude to learning, which is why our curriculum is enriched from the very beginning. Specialist teaching in areas such as Music, Sport and French gives children the chance to explore their talents, develop new interests, and enjoy a well-rounded start to their school journey.
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Inspiring Learning (4-11)
Our curriculum not only meets but goes beyond the National Curriculum, building firm foundations in literacy and numeracy while offering rich experiences across Humanities, STEAM, Languages, and the Arts. As children move through the school, specialist teaching and excellent resources, including digital technology that further enhance their education.
Our Pre-Prep curriculum encourages teamwork through group activities and collaborative play. Children discover the importance of sharing ideas, cooperating with others, forming lasting friendships and skills that lay the foundation for their future success.
Our committed teachers help children participate with increasing confidence in a wide variety of activities, developing their communication, language, and physical skills. From the arts to sports, pupils are encouraged to explore diverse interests, fostering lifelong friendships and a well-rounded education.
Specialist-led science lessons complement our broad and engaging curriculum, which is further enriched by exciting topics across all subjects and enhanced through our extensive program of trips, visits, and residential experiences.
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Beyond the Classroom
We’re proud to offer each and every child at Fairfield Preparatory access to an extensive co-curricular programme.
Music
We’re proud to offer endless musical opportunities, supported by specialist teachers, inspiring facilities and plenty of chances to perform.
Performing Arts
Specialist staff guide pupils through age-appropriate projects, from imaginative role play in the early years to polished productions in Prep.
Sport
With expert coaches, excellent facilities and strong partnerships, children are inspired to play, train and compete at every level, including friendly local matches and regional competitions
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Care wrapped around every child
We’re proud to support both our pupils and their families. At Fairfield, pastoral care isn’t just a department, it’s woven into the fabric of our school. We take the time to understand each child as an individual, building relationships founded on trust, kindness, and respect.
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Wrap around care
From 7.45 AM to 6.00 PM
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Wellbeing
Extensive pastoral care
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Holiday Clubs
Clubs for all ages across the school holidays
Latest News
Building language confidence
Is learning multiple languages the key to thriving in modern life?
In a global world where linguistic diversity is continually becoming broader, learning languages has never been a more crucial part of early education. Despite recent higher education providers reducing their provision of languages, it is difficult to deny the wealth of transferable skills gained …
Significant investment in sport set to take facilities to the next level
How we’re securing the future of sport for generations to come
We’re delighted to share that a proposed investment in the future of sport at Loughborough Schools Foundation has been approved by the Foundation’s Board of Governors, subject to planning permission. The major investment includes plans for a new 3G sports pitch, as well as …
