An independent, co-educational, Catholic, day and boarding school for ages 3 - 18 | Leicestershire. Welcome to our official page!
Ratcliffe College is first and foremost a vibrant, purposeful and happy community, a leading co-educational boarding and day school for children aged 3 - 18, with boarding available from age 11 to 18. The school is set within 200 acres of beautiful grounds seven miles north of Leicester, in the Midlands and within easy reach of airports and motorways. Whilst we are a Catholic school, children of o
22/06/2026
Well done once again to all of our performers for a fantastic evening of music-making during Saturday's Picnic Concert. It was wonderful to see so many students, from Year 3 through to Year 13, involved and sharing their musical talents with family and friends.
Thank you to everyone who came along to support the event. Enjoy some of the highlights. ๐ถ๐ธ
21/06/2026
A wonderful first Picnic Concert for our 2026 Summer Immersion students last night. ๐ถโ๏ธ
It has been a pleasure to welcome students from across Europe and around the world, bringing together a truly international community. Staying with us for between two and four weeks, students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in school life, develop their English, build long-lasting friendships, and experience a rich programme of academic and cultural activities, including our spectacular summer events! โ๏ธ
A special mention to Jules and Simon, who did an excellent job last night selling raffle tickets and helping to make the evening such a success. ๐๐๏ธ
What a spectacular Picnic Concert 2026โจ!
This evening was a wonderful celebration of the talent, dedication and hard work of our student musicians, whose performances entertained and impressed throughout.
Thank you to Mr Harris and the Music Department for organising such a successful event, and to the many families and friends who joined us in supporting our performers tonight.๐๐ฝ๐๐ค๐ป๐ธ๐ถ
๐ญ BTS at Matilda Medley rehearsals! Final preparations are underway today as the cast gets ready to take the stage again at the Picnic Concert 2026 tomorrow night. โจ๐ถ
18/06/2026
Our Year 3-6 Sports Day afternoon brought together plenty of energy, friendly competition and excellent sportsmanship this week!๐โโก๏ธ๐ฝ
Students competed with determination across a variety of track and field events, while also showing great encouragement and support for their classmates throughout the day.
Well done to everyone who took part, and thank you to our staff and families for helping make the event such a success. Take a look through the gallery for some of the day's highlights. ๐ธ
18/06/2026
Our Nursery and Lower Prep Sports Day got the summer events season off to a fantastic start earlier this week! From running races to bean bag balancing, the children took part in every activity with enthusiasm, determination and plenty of smiles.
It was wonderful to see their confidence, determination and enjoyment on display throughout the day.
Thank you to our staff and families for their support, and well done to all of our children. Enjoy some of the highlights gallery.๐ธ
17/06/2026
Last weekend, 55 Senior Bronze DofE participants completed their two-day assessed expedition on the College campus and surrounding countryside.๐ณ๐ฟ
The expedition brought a range of challenges, including dense, overgrown vegetation obscuring paths, demanding navigation, full self-sufficiency and an overnight stay in tents - harder than it sounds! Despite these challenges, all groups successfully completed their assessment. Well done to all involved.๐
17/06/2026
๐ธBehind the scenes yesterday at the Year 6 'Big Questions' Podcast!๐๏ธ
Inspired by their RE lessons, our students in Year 6 got to put their questions to Mr Gould (Senior RS Teacher) and Mr Warner (Assistant Lay Chaplain). Tune in next week to hear some fantastic answers which will inspire you all to live your lives in a way that encourages peace, harmony and happiness!
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Ratcliffe College is saddened to learn of the announcement regarding the closure of Abbotsholme School. We recognise that this news will be upsetting for many pupils, families, and staff, particularly those who are now facing uncertainty about their educational and boarding arrangements for the coming academic year.
As one of the UKโs leading, Catholic, independent boarding and day schools, Ratcliffe College would like to offer support to families seeking continuity, stability, and a welcoming community during this challenging time.
Located in Leicestershire and set within a 200-acre campus, Ratcliffe College provides outstanding boarding provision for UK and international students aged 10 and above. Our boarding community has been recognised for its high-quality pastoral care by ISI in December 2025.
Our thoughts are with the entire Abbotsholme community during this difficult period. Ratcliffe College stands ready to assist any students and families who may be considering their next steps. We welcome conversations with educational agents and guardians supporting affected families and are committed to responding promptly to enquiries.
For further information or to discuss boarding availability, please contact the Admissions Team at Ratcliffe College: ๐ง[email protected].
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