Independent school · Leicestershire
Fairfield Prep School
- Ages 3–11
- Mixed
- £5,595–£6,295/term
- School bus
Term dates
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Fees 2026/27
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
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
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.
Assessments
- 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
About and location
- Ages
- 3–11
- Pupils
- 431
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Religious character
- Christian
- Phone
- 01509215172
- Address
- Leicester Road, Loughborough, LE11 2AE
- Website
- lsf.org/fairfield
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