Loughborough prep school gets thumbs up
Fairfield Preparatory School in Leicestershire has been judged excellent in all aspects by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).
The co-educational independent school for children aged from three to eleven achieved an excellent rating across all eight categories which cover every aspect of school life, ranging from pupil achievement, extra-curricular opportunities and quality of teaching, to the personal development of pupils, pastoral care, health and safety, and governance and leadership.
Inspectors visited in March, only weeks after the opening of a new Kindergarten unit for three year olds, housed in the school’s £8m new build project which is approaching completion.
They observed that “pupils of all ages, needs and abilities are successful in their learning.” They also noted that “the attitudes of pupils to their learning are exemplary”.
Recognition was given to teaching staff, with the report acknowledging, “In accordance with the school’s aims, teaching throughout the school offers pupils the excellent academic opportunities they need to succeed academically.”
Additionally, the school was celebrated for its approach to learning, stating “pupils co-operate extremely well in their work, supporting and encouraging each other. All pupils place a high value on their excellent relationships with teachers.”
Headmaster Andrew Earnshaw said: “My staff and I are delighted with the report which underlines how successful teaching and learning is at Fairfield, and also recognises the many other aspects of school life which contribute to making our school a very special place to be.”
Fairfield Preparatory School is one of four schools in the Loughborough Endowed Schools Foundation alongside Loughborough Grammar School, Loughborough High School and Our Lady’s Convent School.
