New Parent Information – Senior School

We look forward to welcoming you all in August.

Headmaster’s Welcome

Transition Information

• New Students ~ Start of Year Information Letter (2024-2025)
• Senior School Parents’ Information Handbook (2024-25)
• VAT on School Fees – Latest Update from Mr Reddin (Headmaster)
• The Briars – Residential Information Letter (Year 7 only)
• Bring Your Own Device – Information Letter (applicable to new starters joining in Years 4 – 12)
• Ratcliffe College Fees Guidance
• Ratcliffe College Uniform Guide 
• Ratcliffe College Summer Camp 2024 – bookings are open throughout the programme for students in Years 7 – 9. Get in touch at summerschool@ratcliffecollege.com.

Upcoming Dates for your Diary

• Friday 30^th August 2024 – Induction Day for new students to the Senior School (there are no school buses in operation on this day).
• Monday 15^th July – Friday 9^th August 2024 – Ratcliffe Summer Camp 2024 for Years 7 – 9: see information poster to book.
• Monday 2^nd September 2024 – Classes will begin for all students, with the normal School Bus service in operation.

Pre-Season Rugby Training Camp (Boys) – August 2024

If you have any further questions about the Pre-Season Rugby programme, please contact MKaye@ratcliffecollege.com. 

• Year 7 Pre-season Rugby Invitation Letter
• Year 8 Pre-season Rugby Invitation Letter
• Year 9 Pre-season Rugby Invitation Letter
• Year 10 Pre-season Rugby Invitation Letter
• Ratcliffe College Mouthguards (ORO) – Discount Code

Pre-Season Hockey Training Camp (Girls) – August 2024

If you have any further questions about the Pre-Season Hockey programme, please contact JClarke@ratcliffecollege.com.

• Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 Hockey Invitation Letter
• Ratcliffe College Mouthguards (ORO) – Discount Code

Year 12 – Madagascar Trip Invitation

• Invitation to Madagascar (October 2025) ~ Year 12 Invite only

School Uniform – contact details

Our School Uniform and Sports Uniform are provided by two separate outside suppliers:

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:

• Sports Kit 2024/2025 Guidance for Orders

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

The PA School Uniform Shop will be open during the following dates and times in August:

• Tuesday 6th August – 3:00 – 5:30pm
• Friday 9th August – 3:00 – 5:30pm
• Tuesday 13th August – 3:00 – 5:30pm
• Friday 16th August – 3:00 – 5:30pm
• Tuesday 20th August – 3:00 – 5:30pm
• Friday 23rd August – 3:00 – 5:30pm
• Tuesday 27th August – 9:00 – 10:00am and 3:00 – 5:30pm
• Wednesday 28th August – 9:00 – 10:00am and 12:00noon – 3:30pm
• Friday 30th August – 10:00am – 2:00pm

Key Contacts

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

• Amie Newell (Boarding Recruitment Manager) – 01509 817597 / ANewell@ratcliffecollege.com

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

Transition Activities

More information to follow.