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Ratcliffe College

Leicestershire, East Midlands · LE7 4SG

A Catholic independent school in Leicestershire taking pupils from nursery through to sixth form, Ratcliffe College combines a broad 3-18 journey with the option of boarding. Around 927 pupils are taught at a comfortable pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 14 to one, and the Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school 'excellent' for both education and personal development, with all compliance standards met. Notably, almost a third of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school used to working with a range of learning needs. Bursaries extend to 90% fee remission, and up to 100% in exceptional circumstances, opening the door wider than the headline fees might suggest.

927

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£22,642

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 3-18
Pupils: 927
Pupil:teacher ratio: 14
Location: Leicestershire, East Midlands
Website: www.ratcliffecollege.com
Telephone: 01509 817000

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Headmaster Mr J Reddin

Latest results

Attainment 8

50.3

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

69%

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

47%

A-level A*-A

45%

A-level A*-B

71%

Teaching & academics

Results sit comfortably above national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 50.3 against a national average of 46.9, and 69% of pupils reaching grade 5 or above in English and Maths, well clear of the 47% national figure. Nearly half of GCSE entries (47%) land in the top 9-7 band. At A-level, 45% of grades are A*-A and 71% A*-B, with the sciences, Mathematics and Economics among the most popular choices. The curriculum spans GCSE, A-level, BTEC and the EPQ, with French, German and Spanish all offered.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 145

Popular A-level subjects

MathematicsEconomicsChemistryBiologyPhysics

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelBTECEPQother

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 30.57%
EHC plans: 0.33%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

AcademicSportArts

Languages

FrenchGermanSpanish

Popular GCSE subjects

MathematicsEnglish LanguageEnglish LiteratureReligious Studies

Beyond the classroom

Scholarships in Sport and the Arts, alongside academic awards, point to a school that values achievement beyond the classroom. As a Catholic foundation, Religious Studies is among the most popular GCSE subjects, reflecting the school's faith-based character.

Ethos & heritage

Religious character: RC
Boarding: Yes

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £16,056 - £22,642
Boarding fees (per year): £32,166 - £48,312
Bursaries up to: 90% of fees

Available for up to 90% fee remission; 100% for exceptional circumstances

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 2 December 2025

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The last word

A well-rounded Catholic school with results above the national grain and genuinely generous bursaries. Worth a close look for families who want academic substance with the flexibility of day or boarding places.

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