Fairfield Prep School vs Mountfields Lodge School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 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
Mountfields Lodge School
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
468 students
| Measure | Fairfield Prep School Loughborough, East Midlands | Mountfields Lodge School Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1247 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #13111 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 431 | 468 |
| Pupils on roll | 431 | 468 |
| Free school meals | – | 11.5% |
| Capacity filled | 79.2% | 91.6% |
| 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 | lsf.org/fairfield/ | www.mountfields.bepschools.org/ |
The verdict
- •Mountfields Lodge School is the larger school with 468 students compared with 431.
- •Fairfield Prep School is a independent school while Mountfields Lodge School 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 Mountfields Lodge 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 Mountfields Lodge School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairfield Prep School: 431. Mountfields Lodge School: 468. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairfield Prep School and Mountfields Lodge School rank in East Midlands?
Fairfield Prep School is unranked and Mountfields Lodge School is 1247th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).