Fairfield Community Primary School
About Fairfield Community Primary School
Fairfield Community Primary School is a state primary in Oadby and Wigston, Leicestershire, that is currently running very close to capacity with 207 pupils against a school capacity of 210. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 18.8%, which is notably higher than the national average of around 23% but still significant for a school of this size. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 102 total applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.4. Of those, 31 were first-preference applications, and 28 first-preference offers were made, meaning the school is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school is mixed, non-religious, and caters for children aged 2 to 11, with nursery provision available. Headteacher Tom Keene leads a school that, despite its modest size, draws considerable interest from the community.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Sept 2021Latest monitoring visit (16 Sept 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 16 Feb 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:20
Breakfast club
07:45-08:40
After-school care
15:20-17:30
Source: fairfieldcpschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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