Cobden Primary School & Community Centre vs Fairfield Prep School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 484 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cobden Primary School & Community Centre
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
400 students
Fairfield Prep School
Loughborough · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
431 students
| Measure | Cobden Primary School & Community Centre Loughborough, East Midlands | Fairfield Prep School Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1430 of 1,516 | – |
| National rank | #14950 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 400 | 431 |
| Pupils on roll | 400 | 431 |
| Free school meals | 40.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 79.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Loughborough | Loughborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cobden.bepschools.org/ | lsf.org/fairfield/ |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Prep School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 400.
- •Cobden Primary School & Community Centre is a academy school while Fairfield Prep School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cobden Primary School & Community Centre better than Fairfield Prep School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cobden Primary School & Community Centre and Fairfield Prep School?
About 484 m in a straight line, between Loughborough and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cobden Primary School & Community Centre: 400. Fairfield Prep School: 431. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cobden Primary School & Community Centre and Fairfield Prep School rank in East Midlands?
Cobden Primary School & Community Centre is 1430th of 1,516 and Fairfield Prep School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).