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Fairfield Community Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Fairfield Community Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Wigston, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 207 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–11

Age range

207

Pupils

210

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Fairfield Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Fairfield Community Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Leicestershire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Leicestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Fairfield Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
Cheshire Drive, South Wigston, Wigston, LE18 4WA
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Free school meals
18.8% of pupils
DfE URN
137933

Other Primary Schools in Wigston

If Fairfield Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wigston are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Fairfield Community Primary School

Is Fairfield Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Fairfield Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Fairfield Community Primary School?

Admission to Fairfield Community Primary School is managed by Leicestershire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Fairfield Community Primary School cover?

Fairfield Community Primary School is a primary school in Wigston, Leicestershire, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Fairfield Community Primary School?

Fairfield Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.