Barton Peveril - more than 20 students receive Oxbridge offers

Barton Peveril has announced that 26 of its students have received Oxbridge offers, with 12 receiving offers from the University of Oxford and 14 from the University of Cambridge.

The students will go on to study a wide range of courses, from fine art to natural sciences.

Rob Temple, principal of Barton Peveril, 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."

Clare Powell, the college’s Aspire co-ordinator, said: "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."

Among the students celebrating is Patrick Scott, a former Testwood student who has received an offer to study Earth sciences at the University of Oxford.

He 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, a former Hownsdown student, received an offer to study natural sciences at the University of Cambridge.

She 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."

Barton Peveril students with Oxbridge offers (Image: Barton Peveril)

Matthew Friend, a former Thornden student, was offered a place at Oxford to study physics.

He said: "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."

The list of students with offers is below:

• Arash Mizraii, a former student of Bitterne Park School, received an offer to study Medicine at the University of Cambridge.
• Kaylee Sexton, a former student of Brookfield Community School, received an offer to study Geography at the University of Oxford.
• Rebecca Cox, a former student of Cantell School, received an offer to study Music at the University of Oxford.
• Ashwyn Wadhawan, a former student of Cantell School, received an offer to study Mathematics at the University of Cambridge.
• Iris Gallear, who was Home Educated, received an offer to study Philosophy at the University of Cambridge.
• Millie Aked, who was Home Educated, received an offer to study German at the University of Oxford.
• Anna Thomas, a former student of Hounsdown, received an offer to study Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge.
• Chloe Willis, a former student of Hounsdown, received an offer to study Spanish (with beginner German) at the University of Oxford.
• Amy Hewitson, a former student of Kings School Winchester, received an offer to study Classics at the University of Cambridge.
• Matt Wadlock, a former student of Meoncross, received an offer to study Engineering at the University of Cambridge.
• Bethan Thomas, a former student of Mountbatten, received an offer to study Computer Science at the University of Oxford.
• Clay Zaharia, a former student of Redbridge, received an offer to study Fine Art at the University of Oxford.
• Hong Yin Chiu, a former student of Regents Park, received an offer to study Computer Science at the University of Oxford.
• Inji Aghasiyeva, a former student of St Anne's, received an offer to study Law at the University of Oxford.
• Fran Garey, a former student of St. Anne's, received an offer to study Medicine at the University of Oxford.
• Sam Cutter, a former student of Swanmore, received an offer to study Computer Science at the University of Cambridge.
• Patrick Scott, a former student of Testwood School, received an offer to study Earth Science at the University of Oxford.
• Hannah Leary, a former student of Romsey School, received an offer to study Mathematics at the University of Cambridge.
• Will Whitfield, a former student of Toynbee School, received an offer to study Engineering at the University of Cambridge.
• Mila Hunt Rakic, a former student of Thornden School, received an offer to study Mathematics at the University of Cambridge.
• Matthew Friend, a former student of Thornden School, received an offer to study Physics at the University of Oxford.
• Jess Kirby, a former student of Wildern, received an offer to study Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge.
• George White, a former student of Wildern, received an offer to study Computer Science at the University of Oxford.
• Jack Bateman, a former student of Wyvern, received an offer to study Geography at the University of Cambridge.