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Parents say, ‘There’s a real buzz about the place,’ and we wholeheartedly agree. A school that proves the secret to success can be to encourage the right attitude towards learning, rather than having all the answers right away.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 431 ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- £14,025 - £17,985 pa
- Local authority
- Leicestershire County Council
- Linked schools
Headteacher
Headmaster
Mr Earnshaw
Since 2013, Andrew Earnshaw, previously head of Nottingham High Junior School and before that, deputy head at Beeston Rylands School. Down-to-earth and self-deprecating, he has worked in both state and independent schools, as well as at The British
Entrance
Main entry points are kindergarten (3+) and reception (4+), following a one-to-one session and observation of social interaction in a group setting. From year 1, the school is academically selective, with assessments in English and maths and, from
- Open days
- September, November, January, March
Exit
Nearly 90 per cent transfer to one of the foundation's senior schools (Loughborough Grammar School and Loughborough High School), although children must have joined Fairfield before the start of year 4 to be guaranteed a place. By the end of year 5,
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Learning support & SEN
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review Mobiles phones must not be used during school hours under any circumstances. Parents of pupils in years 3 - 6 can request permission from the headmaster for their child to bring a mobile phone to school only if they use the school buses. Any pupil who is granted permission to bring in a mobile phone must hand it in to their class teacher on a daily basis during morning registration. The mobile phone will be returned to the pupil at 3.40pm before they travel home on the school bus.
Pupils
Money matters
No scholarships or bursaries, although there is provision to support families if there is a sudden change in circumstances.
- Fee information
- £14,025 - £17,985 pa
Our view
Parents describe Fairfield as the ‘jewel in the crown’ of the Loughborough Schools Foundation. The long-term vision is for children to head to the senior schools, but many families voice regret that the ever-popular head can’t extend his golden
The last word
Parents say, ‘There’s a real buzz about the place,’ and we wholeheartedly agree. A school that proves the secret to success can be to encourage the right attitude towards learning, rather than having all the answers right away.
