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Ratcliffe College
Independent school · Leicestershire
| Address | Fosse Way, Ratcliffe on the Wreake, LE7 4SG |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–18 |
| Pupils | 923 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Phone | 01509817000 |
| Website | https://www.ratcliffecollege.com |
Term dates
We haven't verified this school's term dates yet. Check the school's website.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Senior School (Years 9 to 13), day | £8,562.00 |
| Senior School (Years 7 to 8), day | £7,266.00 |
| Preparatory School (Year 6), day | £7,266.00 |
| Preparatory School (Year 5), day | £6,294.00 |
| Preparatory School (Years 3 to 4), day | £5,820.00 |
| Preparatory School (Years 1 to 2), day | £5,580.00 |
| Preparatory School Reception (Age 4+) | £5,580.00 |
| Swans / Cygnets (Age 3+) | £4,283.00 |
| Full Boarding | £16,782.00 |
| Weekly Boarding Years 9 to 13 | £12,498.00 |
| Weekly Boarding Years 6 to 8 | £11,172.00 |
Registration fee: £120.00
Deposit: £1,000.00
From September 2026; fees inc. VAT and include lunch (£324 per term, VAT exempt). Registration fee: Nursery £99, Day £120, Boarding £150 (admissions page says £125 day). Boarding deposit £1,000 (one term) or £5,000 (1 year+). Nursery full day £94. Sibling discounts 10%/20%.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Nursery, Year 7, Year 12
Visit (Open Mornings each Autumn and Spring, or private tours), register online with a non-refundable fee, attend a Taster Day, then sit entrance assessments, normally in January or February before September entry (in-year by arrangement). Offers usually within a week, accepted via the Admissions Portal. International boarders from Year 6.
- Entrance examinations (Maths and English familiarisation tests for 11+ to 14+)
- Informal assessment (Nursery)
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1: Leicester | Billesdon, Garfield Park, Great Glen, Stoughton, Knighton Road, Clarendon Park, Melton Road | 06:55 |
| Route 2: NW Charnwood | Abbotts Oak, Woodhouse Eaves, Woodhouse | 07:15 |
| Route 3: NE Charnwood | Hathern, Loughborough, Quorn, Rothley | 07:05 |
| Route 4: SW Nottingham | West Bridgeford, Stanton in the Wolds, Keyworth, Bunny, Wymeswold, Willoughby on the Wolds | 07:10 |
| Route 5: SE Nottingham | Elton on the Hill, Orston, East Bridgford, Saxondale | 07:20 |
| Route 6: SW Belvoir | Waltham, Eastwell, Kinoulton, Thrussington | 07:15 |
| Route 7: SE Belvoir (inbound only) | Hose, Kirby Bellars, Rearsby | 07:05 |
Cost: Per term by tariff zone: £343 (1), £408 (2), £475 (3)
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.