Fairfield Prep School vs Limehurst Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.0 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
Limehurst Academy
Loughborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
656 students
| Measure | Fairfield Prep School Loughborough, East Midlands | Limehurst Academy Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #137 of 329 |
| National rank | – | #1640 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 431 | 656 |
| Pupils on roll | 431 | 656 |
| Free school meals | – | 39.2% |
| Capacity filled | 79.2% | 109.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 53.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 68.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.61 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Loughborough | Loughborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | lsf.org/fairfield/ | www.limehurst.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Limehurst Academy is the larger school with 656 students compared with 431.
- •Fairfield Prep School is a independent school while Limehurst Academy 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 Limehurst 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 Limehurst Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairfield Prep School: 431. Limehurst Academy: 656. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairfield Prep School and Limehurst Academy rank in East Midlands?
Fairfield Prep School is unranked and Limehurst Academy is 137th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).