About Ratcliffe College
Located in the heart of the UK, our stunning 200-acre campus is home to over 900 pupils and 20+ nationalities.
As a Catholic, co-educational, day and boarding school for students aged 3-18, we are a multi-cultural and diverse school with high expectations of all who are members of our community, including those with partner with. Located in the heart of the UK, our stunning 200-acre campus is home to over 900 pupils and 20+ nationalities. Ratcliffe College’s name and reputation is synonymous with boarding, and we are proud of our rich history of welcoming students from across the globe in the pursuit of academic excellence. Indeed, Ratcliffe has cared and nurtured boarders within the warm embrace of our Catholic Rosminian faith since we first opened our doors in 1847.
Boarding students joining Ratcliffe College immerse themselves in the life of a long-established British Catholic Boarding School, enjoying the many traditions unique to our school. Rooted in the beliefs of the Catholic faith our students are guided by our Rosminian values to nurture a sense of dignity and self-worth, fostering supportive and caring relationships by celebrating the Christian faith and encouraging intellectual curiosity, honesty, and achievement. Ratcliffe’s unwavering spirit propels students forward, creating a culture of moral integrity and personal growth. Through our vibrant and inclusive community, we ensure every child and parent feels part of our very special Ratcliffe family. We truly believe in educating the whole child.
The diverse and broad student community here at Ratcliffe has a genuine ‘family feel’ and our supportive onsite teaching and boarding staff nurture and encourage students at every step of their journey; many of whom feel that Ratcliffe College really is a place where you belong.