Fairfield Prep School vs Lift Beacon
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 832 m 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
Lift Beacon
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
379 students
| Measure | Fairfield Prep School Loughborough, East Midlands | Lift Beacon Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #437 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #5746 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 431 | 379 |
| Pupils on roll | 431 | 379 |
| Free school meals | – | 43.2% |
| Capacity filled | 79.2% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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 | lsf.org/fairfield/ | www.thebeaconacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Prep School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 379.
- •Fairfield Prep School is a independent school while Lift Beacon is a academy 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 Fairfield Prep School better than Lift Beacon?
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 Lift Beacon?
About 832 m in a straight line, between Loughborough and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairfield Prep School: 431. Lift Beacon: 379. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairfield Prep School and Lift Beacon rank in East Midlands?
Fairfield Prep School is unranked and Lift Beacon is 437th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).