Why Choose Ratcliffe Prep?

At Ratcliffe College Prep School, we provide the perfect start to your child’s educational journey. Set within 200 acres, Ratcliffe College blends rich history with modern, purpose-built facilities, including our award-winning Prep School, established in 2014.

We are committed to nurturing a love of learning in a supportive and inspiring environment, where every child is encouraged to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Explore what makes Ratcliffe Prep School special and discover if we’re the right fit for your family.

Ratcliffe is a Catholic School, but inclusive of all with a real sense of community. Our approach is designed to encourage our children to express joy for life and to cherish life-long learning. The notion of encouraging big ideas is something that goes right back to our Rosminian heritage, and it sits firmly at the heart of our school today.

We provide first class teaching with our experienced members of staff, alongside outstanding pastoral care. Our small class sizes of 18 work hand in hand with these, allowing for a more intimate teaching experience and relationship with the students, both inside and outside the classroom.

Alongside our excellent academic achievements, there’s a broad range of co-curricular activities. We offer a huge number of clubs in the Preparatory School from Mad Science and Chess Club to Cross Country and Chapel Choir. When you choose Ratcliffe, you choose a varied range of activities, it’s more than school – it’s an experience!

Alongside a dedicated music room, food technology labs and sports hall, Prep School students can also benefit from the further facilities available across the whole site such as: Netball and Tennis courts, synthetic running track, astroturf pitches, swimming pool and a state of the art fitness suite.