Academic Achievements
Ratcliffe College ranks among the top 1% of schools for value-added performance at A-Level, where students consistently exceed expectations. Through specialized Red and Blue Teaching and Learning programs, pupils typically achieve results at least three grades higher than predicted. This approach has kept the school in the top percentile for three consecutive years. In recent examinations, 99% of candidates passed, with 45% earning A*/A grades, 71% achieving A*/B, and 90% securing A*-C.
International Community of Ratcliffe College
With over 20 nationalities represented, the college fosters a genuinely global environment. Though it operates as a Roman Catholic independent school, students from all faith backgrounds are welcomed. Gospel values guide its ethos while celebrating the richness that diverse traditions bring to campus life.
Extracurricular Activities
Beyond academics, Ratcliffe College offers students numerous ways to develop their interests and talents:
- Sports sections
- Musical ensembles
- Theatre productions
- Combined Cadet Force
- Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
- Community service
- Chaplaincy services
Both day and boarding options are available, with two purpose-built houses accommodating residential students. This flexibility allows families to choose what suits them best while ensuring full participation in the school’s vibrant co-curricular program.
Graduate Support
More than 90% of Ratcliffe College graduates progress to their first-choice universities or successfully launch professional careers. Many continue their studies at Oxford, Cambridge, and Russell Group institutions, with significant numbers securing places on competitive medical, dental, and veterinary courses. The Aspiring Future Early Applicants program provides targeted support for those pursuing the most demanding programs and prestigious universities, engaging roughly a third of senior students annually.
Inspections and Accreditations
Ratcliffe College received “Excellent” ratings across all categories in its most recent ISI inspection. Regular diocesan canonical inspections, alongside reviews for independent school standards and national minimum boarding standards, consistently confirm the quality of education it delivers.
