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Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Effective data use enables tailored support for EAL and SEND pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers provide positive feedback, nurturing talent and potential.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching develops skills and understanding beyond expectations.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teachers prompt conceptual understanding and facilitate critical thinking.
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Ratcliffe College is a All-through, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 917 students from age 3-18 yr.
Tuition fee £3,780 to £6,563 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 67% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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"At Ratcliffe we see education as a partnership between students, staff and parents, and I would be delighted to welcome you in person for a visit to Ratcliffe College. We are a community that values families and is dedicated to transforming young people's brains, hearts, bodies, and souls in the quest of all-around excellence. Ratcliffe has a special something that is impossible to define, but don't just take my word for it, come and see for yourself and find out why we are so proud of our school. I sincerely hope you have fun browsing our website and that you develop a sense of this special community as a result ".
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
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| Ofset report | - | - |
| Age range | 3-18 | 4-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Girls |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 67% | 92% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 22.20% | 38.00% |
| Day Fees | £3,780 to £6,563 | £2,446 to £5,106 |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 27.81% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 40.24% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 20.58% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.76% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.41% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.79 | 2.46 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 94.53% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.95% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.56% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | - | 26.81% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.42% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.09% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.07% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.65% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 29.86% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% | 42.62% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22.01% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.38% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.96% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.03 | 2.65 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 95.12% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 146 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 90.2% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 39.24% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 27.59% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.22% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.12% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.32% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 8 | 30.33% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 92% 8 | 45.41% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 23.98% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.51% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.69% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.29 | 2.77 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 95.56% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 145 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.47% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.65% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.29% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.35% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 17.29% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.06% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 15 | 25.89% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% 14 | 39.36% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19.05% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.64% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.34% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.92 | 2.43 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 91.81% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 168 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.92% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.85% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.23% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.08% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 17.81% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.23% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.08% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 28.57% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 41.7% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 20.02% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.96% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.04% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.18% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 200 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85.05% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.95% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 27.59% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.68% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 22.64% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.73% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.68% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.44 | 31.66 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.2 | 31.84 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.20% | 15.27% | 13.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 244 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 60.5% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.63% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 20.94% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7.31% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 45.79 | 35.6 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 46.73 | 35.67 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 32.1% | 19.11% | 17.69% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 299 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 62.93% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.29% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 17.43% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 8.79% | 10.7% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.61 1 | 29.87 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.86 1 | 30.67 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 29.0% | 15.53% | 13.04% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 270 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | - | 55% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 9% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | - | 23.85% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7.62% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.35 2 | 28.13 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.53 3 | 28.7 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.3% | 14.68% | 13.34% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 49.55% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.73% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19.18% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.15 | 27.54 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.53 | 29.64 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 30.3% | 16.32% | 12.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 56.73% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.27% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 22.73% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.73% | 4.23% |
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£3,780 to £6,563
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 9th Jul 2025 - 24th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 8th Jul 2025 |
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