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Ratcliffe College

Other independent school · LE7 4SG

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#283 of 2,536

Better than 88% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages3 to 18
Pupils923
GenderMixed
Religious characterRoman Catholic
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMr Jonathan Reddin
Local authorityLeicestershire
Opened31 May 1847
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 120316.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolLeicestershireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.45.745.946.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.84.3%64.8%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.63%45.7%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.25%12.4%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths73.1%60.6%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4108--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolLeicestershireEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.42.29, better than England, better than Leicestershire32.8835
Average A-level gradeB+--
Average points, best three A-levels43.48, better than England, better than Leicestershire33.7435.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB+--
AAB or better30.4%, better than England, better than Leicestershire13.9%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.66, better than England--
A-level progressWell above average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study70--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Dist--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils923
Girls441
Boys482
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.155
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.3

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.89%
Higher education65.9%
Employment15.9%
Apprenticeship3.7%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.3.7%
Further education2.4%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Requires improvement

Frequently asked questions about Ratcliffe College

How does Ratcliffe College rank in England?

Ratcliffe College ranks 283 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 88% of schools).

What are Ratcliffe College's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Ratcliffe College was B+, and 30.4% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Ratcliffe College?

Ratcliffe College has 923 pupils aged 3 to 18.

Does Ratcliffe College have a sixth form?

Yes, Ratcliffe College teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.