Ratcliffe College vs Trent College
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East Midlands, England, 24 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ratcliffe College
Ratcliffe on the Wreake · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
923 students
Trent College
Nottingham · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
990 students
| Measure | Ratcliffe College Ratcliffe on the Wreake, East Midlands | Trent College Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #46 of 329 | #99 of 329 |
| National rank | #618 of 4,090 | #1176 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 923 | 990 |
| Pupils on roll | 923 | 990 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 79.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.3 | 45.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68.9% | 66.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 87.7% | 81.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.22 | 2.90 |
| A level points per entry | 42.3 | 39.9 |
| town | Ratcliffe on the Wreake | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ratcliffecollege.com | www.trentschools.net/ |
The verdict
- •Ratcliffe College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.0 vs 66.6).
- •Trent College is the larger school with 990 students compared with 923.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ratcliffe College better than Trent College?
On the Success Index (England), Ratcliffe College ranks higher (80.0 vs 66.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ratcliffe College and Trent College?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Ratcliffe on the Wreake and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ratcliffe College: 923. Trent College: 990. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ratcliffe College and Trent College rank in East Midlands?
Ratcliffe College is 46th of 329 and Trent College is 99th of 329 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).