New Parent Information – Early Years and Preparatory School

We look forward to welcoming you all in September.

Upcoming Key Dates for the Diary

Additional information and details about the key dates below will be sent out and published on this page ahead of each event, this Term.

Monday 16th June 2025 – Information Evening for Parents of children new to the Nursery and Preparatory School (Newman Hall – Prep School) – 6.30pm start.
Monday 1st September 2025 – First day for all students.

Starting Information and Presentations

Parent Information Handbooks

Summer Holiday Camp 2025: Open to Years 5 – 9 (2024-2025)

Our Holiday Camps offer a fantastic opportunity for new students to settle in, make friends, and become familiar with their new school environment before the term begins. With a wide range of inclusive, active, and enriching experiences, all delivered by Ratcliffe staff right here on campus, students are sure to enjoy a fun-filled summer.

We offer flexible booking options to suit your family’s schedule and childcare needs. You can choose individual days or full weeks (Monday to Friday) – we would love to see lots of new faces joining us this Summer!

View our Holiday Camp Flyers:

How to book?

To book your child’s place on one of our Summer Camps, please follow the link below.

Term Dates 2025-2026

Autumn Term (2025) Calendar

Starting in September 2025, our school calendars will be available exclusively online through the Parent Information Hub on the school website. They will be accessible from August 2025.

Please check back in August 2025 for a quick access link.

PA School Uniform Shop – August opening dates and times

The on-site PA second hand uniform shop will be open for new and current parents/guardians to purchase uniform items on the following dates and times, throughout August.

For any enquiries relating to the school uniform shop, please contact pashop@ratcliffecollege.com.

Tuesday 5th August: 3pm – 6pm
Friday 8th August: 3pm – 6pm
Tuesday 12th August: 3pm – 6pm
Friday 15th August: 3pm – 6pm
Tuesday 26th August: 9am – 10am / 2pm – 5pm
Wednesday 27th August: 9am – 10am / 2pm – 5pm
Friday 29th August: 11am – 1pm

School Uniform – contact details

Our School Uniform and Sports Uniform are provided by two separate outside suppliers, listed below. Please check the Handbook linked above for uniform requirements and items.

Schoolblazer:

Our School Uniform is provided by Schoolblazer.

Schoolblazer website

If you have any queries about uniform, please contact Schoolblazer directly. Their contact details are:

Tel: 0333 7000 703
Email: customerservice@schoolblazer.com

Playerlayer:

Our Sports Uniform is provided by Playerlayer:

Playerlayer website

If you have any queries about the sports kit, please contact Playerlayer directly. Their contact details are:

Tel: 0115 981 7363
Email: ratcliffecollege@playerlayer.com

Key Contacts

Admissions Team

Katie Newman (Admissions Manager) – 01509 817072 / KNewman@ratcliffecollege.com
Helen Brady (Admissions Assistant) – 01509 817031 / HBrady@ratcliffecollege.com

School Transport enquiries

Sue Davison (PA to Director of Finance and Operations) – 01509 817068 / SDavison@ratcliffecollege.com