Fairfield Prep School vs Leicester Islamic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 18 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Prep School
Loughborough · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
431 students
Leicester Islamic Academy
Leicester · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
349 students
| Measure | Fairfield Prep School Loughborough, East Midlands | Leicester Islamic Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 431 | 349 |
| Pupils on roll | 431 | 349 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 79.2% | 77.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | lsf.org/fairfield/ | www.lia.uk.net |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Prep School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 349.
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 Fairfield Prep School better than Leicester Islamic Academy?
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 Fairfield Prep School and Leicester Islamic Academy?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairfield Prep School: 431. Leicester Islamic Academy: 349. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairfield Prep School and Leicester Islamic Academy rank in East Midlands?
Fairfield Prep School is unranked and Leicester Islamic Academy is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).