CARMEL College has sent congratulations to a host of students who have received offers to study at Oxbridge.

The sixth form officers the High Achievers+ Programme which encourages and supports students who are applying to Oxbridge and other competitive institutions.

The scheme also helps students applying for highly competitive degrees such as medicine, dentistry and veterinary science. 

The programme offers students activities, events and support throughout the year.

Students who have received offers to study at Oxford include former Cowley International student, Faith Wild (English at Lady Margaret Hall); Elisha Ainsworth, ex-Rainhill High (Human Sciences at Keble College); Joseph Lester, formerly of St Francis Xavier’s College (Engineering at Hertford College)  Rachel Christensen, formerly of Deyes High School, who (Law at University College)

Discussing the interview process Faith said: “I really enjoyed my interviews, talking to expert academics about the subject I’m passionate about. 

“They asked such interesting questions and we had some really interesting discussions. 

“They were really approachable and overall it was a great experience. In the future I’d like to teach English abroad.”

Cambridge offers, meanwhile, were received by former St Peter & Paul Catholic College student, Ryan Smith (Engineering at Trinity College); Jacob Walsh ex-De La Salle (Medicine at Magdalene College); former Cowley International student, Lauren Welsby-Riley (Human, Social & Political Science at Homerton College) and Claudio Mecklenburgh, ex-Wade Deacon High School (Natural Sciences at Pembroke College).

Head of the High Achievers+ Programme at Carmel, Dan Saunders said: “The HA+ team are all really proud of the success of our 8 students who will be progressing on to Oxbridge.

“This is the result of months of hard work and practice with the guidance of our fantastic HA+ coordinators and subject staff. Congratulations!”