The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 18.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- SYMPHONY LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Tom Keene (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cheshire Drive, South Wigston, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4WA
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Fairfield Community Primary School?
Fairfield Community Primary School currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fairfield Community Primary School take?
Fairfield Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fairfield Community Primary School?
Fairfield Community Primary School is in Wigston, LE18 4WA, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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