The Association is governed by the Ratcliffian Association Council, which is made up former pupils from all age groups, as well as representatives of the College and Association office. The Council oversees all budgets, expenditure, events and communications, and ensures that the Association delivers its objectives for the mutual benefit of Old Ratcliffians and the College.
Council meetings are held twice a year, and each year a President and Vice President are elected at the AGM.
- To foster in Old Ratcliffians a spirit of loyalty to their Alma Mater and to encourage practical interest in her welfare, and to provide a link of union and sympathy between all generations of Old Ratcliffians.
- To encourage the development of the Roman Catholic faith.
- To unite Old Ratcliffians by means of social and sporting events and by continuing to assist in the production and distribution of the Ratcliffian magazine.
- To assist in the preservation of archive material of Ratcliffe College.
- To manage the Ratcliffian Association and Cunningham Fund; to help provide grants, bursaries and legacies for the pupils and for the good of Ratcliffe.
Council Members


Louise Jackson
Class of 1991
President 2024

Post Vacant
Vice President

Jonathan Reddin
Ratcliffe College Headmaster
Vice President

Simon Burns
Class of 1983
Treasure

Amanda Mole
Ratcliffian Association Manager

Richard Armitage
Class of 1971
Cunningham Fund Trustee

Richard Gamble
Class of 1965
Representative Group 40 to 50

Captain Dan Amies
Class of 2010
Past President 2022 to 2024
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The History of Ratcliffe College.
Opening on Tuesday 1st June 1847 with only two students, the College has grown significantly, now educating over 900 students a year.

Ratcliffian Association and Cunningham Fund
Fund support is available to Ratcliffe Students through the Ratcliffian Association and Cunningham Fund.