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Fairfield Community Primary School

Cheshire Drive, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4WA

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
52%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
2–11
Ages
207
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Fairfield Community Primary School

Fairfield Community Primary School is an academy converter in Wigston, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 207 pupils on roll. It is part of SYMPHONY LEARNING TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 13.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Leicestershire →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 2–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
207 / 210 (99%)
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

13.2%
Free school meals
14.1%
EAL
3.4%
SEN support
11.6%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

52%
Expected standard (RWM)
6%
Higher standard (RWM)
103
Avg reading score
103
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.9%
Overall absence
14.9%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

9.14
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24
22.6
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24
10.12
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24
£52,628
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 29% on leadership pay
↑ +£6,068 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2.8
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,787
Spend per pupil
£6,841
Income per pupil
47%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Cheshire Drive, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4WA
Phone
01162782424
Executive Headteacher
Tom Keene

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Fairfield Community Primary School?
Fairfield Community Primary School is an academy converter in Wigston, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Fairfield Community Primary School have?
Fairfield Community Primary School has 207 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Fairfield Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
52% of pupils at Fairfield Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Fairfield Community Primary School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Fairfield Community Primary School is part of SYMPHONY LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Fairfield Community Primary School?
Fairfield Community Primary School is located at Cheshire Drive, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4WA.

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