Fairfield Community Primary School
Wigston, LE18 4WA · Leicestershire · primary school
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194th of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,296 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9/10 among them, against 3.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fairfield Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0%, against a national median of 7%. An inspection in January 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Sparx and Energise clubs, take music lessons, and attend residential trips in Year 4 and Year 6.
Getting in
The published school roll is 227 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How are the residential trips organised for families with different needs?
What Ofsted said about Fairfield Community Primary School
Overview
Fairfield Community Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "happy," "safe," and "motivated to learn." The report states that most pupils make "secure progress" and outcomes in national tests are "close to national averages." Leaders have established a "welcoming and inclusive culture" rooted in values of resilience, empathy, and respect, with parents being "overwhelmingly positive" about the education provided.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes to learning" and behave well, with staff applying behaviour expectations "fairly and consistently."
- The curriculum is "well‑sequenced," with teachers demonstrating "secure subject knowledge" and effectively teaching subject‑specific vocabulary.
- Inclusion is strong, with "timely and well‑matched support" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Early years provision is high quality, with "high quality" adult interactions supporting language development and a "secure start with early reading."
- Staff feel "valued and supported," benefiting from a "culture of care" regarding workload and wellbeing.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should further improve attendance, particularly for disadvantaged pupils, who currently have attendance that "remains too low."
- Leaders should address inconsistencies in teaching and strengthen foundational skills in handwriting and spelling to ensure pupils apply these skills across the curriculum.
- Leaders should ensure opportunities to check understanding are used fully so that misconceptions are "identified and addressed swiftly."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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