Fairfield Prep School vs Loughborough Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 219 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
Loughborough Grammar School
Loughborough · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
783 students
| Measure | Fairfield Prep School Loughborough, East Midlands | Loughborough Grammar School Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #132 of 329 |
| National rank | – | #1613 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 10–19 |
| Students | 431 | 783 |
| Pupils on roll | 431 | 783 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 79.2% | 70.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.41 |
| A level points per entry | – | 42.4 |
| town | Loughborough | Loughborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | lsf.org/fairfield/ | lborogrammar.org/ |
The verdict
- •Loughborough Grammar School is the larger school with 783 students compared with 431.
- •Fairfield Prep School is co-educational and Loughborough Grammar School is boys.
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 Loughborough Grammar 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 Fairfield Prep School and Loughborough Grammar School?
About 219 m in a straight line, between Loughborough and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairfield Prep School: 431. Loughborough Grammar School: 783. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairfield Prep School and Loughborough Grammar School rank in East Midlands?
Fairfield Prep School is unranked and Loughborough Grammar School is 132nd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).