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Admission Policy

Nursery School (3-5 year-olds) Entry is by interview, report (if applicable) and informal assessment.

Junior Department (5-11 year-olds) Entry is by interview, school report and assessment for Years 1 to 4 or entrance examination (papers in English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning) for entry to Years 5 & 6.

Senior School: (11-18 year-olds). Entry is normally at 11+, 12+, 13+ and 14+. Entry is by interview, school report and successful performance in the entrance examinations, either Common Entrance or the College's own examinations (papers in English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning).

Sixth Form: Entry is based on interview, school report and successful performance in GCSE examinations. Applicants must obtain at least five passes at C grade or better in the GCSE examinations, with the proviso that students wishing to study Mathematics obtain grade A, and for Sciences or Modern Languages must obtain at least grade B.

Registration Fee: A registration fee of £50 (UK) and £75 (Overseas) is payable for all students entering Ratcliffe College at all levels. Registration does not constitute a contract for admission to the College and is non-refundable. After the fee is paid the admission procedure depends on which level the student is entering the College. (See above). The Headmaster reserves the right, without stating any reasons, to cancel any registration. The College should be notified of any change of address/telephone number. Offers of places are subject to availability and the admission requirements of the College at the time offers are made. A copy of the current edition of the standard terms and conditions will be supplied on request.

Deposit: A deposit of £250 for students entering the College from the UK and of £500 for students from overseas is payable on entry to the Junior Department and Senior School, on acceptance of an offer. The deposit is non-refundable if the student subsequently fails to take up the place. As fees are payable termly in advance, the deposit will be held until the student leaves and may be used to offset charges incurred during the final term. Any balance remaining will be refunded at that time.

Scholarships: Academic scholarships are offered on entry to Year 7, Year 9 and the Sixth Form. At 11+, all candidates take the normal entrance examination papers in Mathematics, English and Verbal Reasoning and those obtaining the best results will be recommended to the Headmaster for a scholarship. At 13+, candidates take papers in English, Mathematics, Science, History, French and Verbal Reasoning; those obtaining the best results will be recommended to the Headmaster for a scholarship. Students already at the College may enter for the awards as internal candidates. Scholarships into the Sixth Form are awarded for academic excellence and are based on GCSE results. Students already at the College are also eligible for these awards. There are two Music Choral awards and a limited number of additional awards are available at the Headmaster's discretion. Scholarships are reviewed annually and, provided good scholastic and discipline standards are maintained, will remain with the student throughout his or her school career.