New Parent Information – Senior School

We look forward to welcoming all new students to the Senior School on Friday 29th August 2025. 

Upcoming Key Dates for the Diary

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

• Thursday 19th June 2025 – Information Evening for Parents of children new to the Senior School, Year 7 and above – 6.30pm start.
• Thursday 3rd July 2025: Year 6 to 7 Transition Day, 8.25am – 3.50pm
• Thursday 28th August 2025 – New Boarders Induction and Welcome Day
• Friday 29th August 2025 – Induction day for all students new to the Senior School, Year 7 and above. (School Bus
  Service is not in operation on this day).
• Monday 1st September 2025 – Classes will begin for all students, with the normal School Bus service in operation.

Senior School Parent Information Handbook 2025

• Senior School Welcome Handbook (2025-2026).

Information and Letters

• Change to Senior School Uniform Options, from September 2025.

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.

Pre-Season Information

More information coming soon.

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

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

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