Why Choose Ratcliffe College?

• Judged ‘Excellent’ in all areas – ISI Inspection,2022.
• Co-educational, Catholic School – inclusive of all
• Opportunities to flourish and reach your true potential
• Exceptional facilities to grown and learn
• International British Boarding School, with 20+ nationalities
• New and refurbished Boarding facilities
• 175+ Year History
• Top 1% in the country for Value Added results at A Level
• Scholarships and Bursaries available
• No compulsory exeat weekends

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. 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.

Not only do we have first-class pastoral care, we have recently invested over £10 million into our facilities including a brand new state-of-the-art fitness suite, sports hall and music rooms which all complement our specialist tuition. The College’s Emery Library has been transformed to a unique, purpose-built, reading and study facility for all our students to embrace.

We believe our smaller class sizes and focused support play a large part in our academic success.

The Co-curricular programme is the ‘life-blood’ of the College,
complimenting our academic programme. Opportunities extend well beyond the classroom. We passionately believe in the importance of a well-rounded education, giving everyone the opportunity to make new friends, develop new skills and interests, and have a lot of fun along the way!