Ratcliffe School Ratcliffe School

ratcliffe college

Co-ed • catholic • day & boarding • 3-18

Begin Here, Go Anywhere.

Co-ed • Catholic • Day & Boarding • 3-18

Learning and Growing In the Light of the Gospel.

Rooted in Faith, United in Spirit.

Our Catholic Rosminian faith is our foundation, guided by the Gospel values of Catholic Social Teaching that shape our ethos and inspire us to treat one another with love, respect, and dignity.

One Family, One School.

Ratcliffe College is more than just a school - it is a family where every child is known, supported and cared for. For our diverse boarding community, Ratcliffe is a home away from home. Here, lasting friendships and connections are formed, creating a deep sense of belonging that stays with Ratcliffians for life.

Nurturing Potential With Passion and Innovation.

We nurture the God given talents of everyone and guide students to reach their greatest potential. Through passionate teaching and creative thinking, Ratcliffe opens doors to a world of possibilities. Our blend of tradition, expertise, and innovation ignite a love of learning and intellectual curiosity, encouraging each student to aspire, grow and excel.

Top 1%

in the UK for value added results at A Level

in the UK for value added results at A Level

£15M

Invested in new facilities

Invested in new facilities

Excellent

ISI School Inspection

2022

ISI School Inspection

3-Year

GCSE

GCSE

99.5%

pass rate at A Level

pass rate at A Level

920

students

students

Space to Flourish, A Place to Belong.

Located within 200 acres of beautiful Leicestershire countryside, the Ratcliffe campus is a place where your child can be themselves. Here, there is space to explore, discover and flourish. Strengthened by our rich boarding school heritage, everyone is part of a community that values and believes in them.

An All-Round Education For the Whole Child.

Ratcliffians are guided to thrive in every sense - intellectually, culturally, and spiritually. We nurture well-rounded young people who are compassionate, confident, and successful members of society, based on the educational values of Blessed Antonio Rosmini.

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Open Morning

Saturday 20th September 2025 (9.30am – 12pm)

With guided tours around the schools and exciting, immersive taster activities, our Whole School Open Morning provides an excellent opportunity to meet our students and staff and find out what it truly means to be a part of Ratcliffe College.

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Sixth Form Open Evening

Thursday 2nd October 2025  (6.30pm) 

Discover our wide range of A Level and BTEC courses, tour our Sixth Form facilities, speak with our subject specialists and meet with current Sixth Form students.

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