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Ratcliffe College Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Ratcliffe College is a other independent not applicable school in Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 3–18, with 916 pupils, and a capacity of 950 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–18

Age range

916

Pupils

950

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Ratcliffe College Catchment Area Information

Entry to Ratcliffe College is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Leicestershire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Leicestershire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Ratcliffe College — School Information

Full address
Fosse Way, Ratcliffe on the Wreake, LE7 4SG
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3–18 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
120316

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Frequently Asked Questions — Ratcliffe College

Is Ratcliffe College oversubscribed?

Ratcliffe College is operating close to its capacity of 950 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Ratcliffe College?

Ratcliffe College is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Leicestershire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Ratcliffe College cover?

Ratcliffe College is a not applicable school in Leicestershire, serving pupils aged 3–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.