This year, 26 students received offers to study at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge. The students hold offers for courses across a comprehensive range of subjects from Fine Art to Natural Sciences, with 12 students receiving offers from Oxford and 14 from Cambridge.
Principal Rob Temple said “We are incredibly proud of our students. These offers reflect their hard work and the dedicated support of our staff. It is always wonderful to see so many young people from our local community succeed in securing offers that support their ambitions, whether that be prestigious universities like Oxbridge, or other similarly aspirational destinations”.
Aspire Co-ordinator, Clare Powell added, “This success is a true testament to their hard work, curiosity, and the passion they’ve shown for their subjects. It’s a well-deserved achievement, and we look forward to them returning to share their experiences with us.”
Patrick Scott
Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths
a former Testwood student, is celebrating an offer to study Earth Sciences at the University of Oxford. Reflecting on his journey, Patrick said, “Knowing I’d put in so much hard work and seeing it finally pay off was incredible. I couldn’t wait to share the news with my friends and family who cheered me on the whole way. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Barton; my teachers have been so encouraging, giving me everything I needed to succeed and thrive.”
Anna Thomas
Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics
Former Hownsdown student said, “I was assigned a mentor (Nicola) who gave really useful advice for my personal statement and practised interview questions with me which helped with confidence. Teachers have been supportive too with mock interviews. I’m looking forward to studying at Cambridge!” Anna has received an offer to study Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge.
Former Thornden leaver, Matthew Friend, commented, “I am incredibly looking forward to spending the next few years studying Physics at The Queen’s College, Oxford. The careers team provided excellent support in helping me to improve my personal statement.The Physics department and Maths department were also incredibly helpful in preparing for the entrance exam.”
Chloe Willis
English Literature, Spanish, Maths
Chloe Willis, shared “I am really looking forward to studying languages at university, especially the third year which is spent abroad. My time at Barton Peveril has been incredibly enjoyable, I have greatly enjoyed studying here and becoming more independent. I have some amazing teachers and the college has been especially supportive when doing my personal statement. The aspire course is a great opportunity which encouraged me to apply.” The former Hounsdown student has received an offer to study Spanish (with beginner German) at the University of Oxford.
