Ashton Sixth Form College has seen a record number of students receive offers from the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford. 

Ten students who are currently enrolled on the Ashton XL programme have received offers for September 2022, the Darnton Road college has said.

Five students received offers from the University of Cambridge and five from the University of Oxford. 

Each student who received an offer is part of the Ashton XL programme, which works with high-achieving students to support and challenge them, giving them the best possible chance to realise their ambitions. 

Ashton XL students join a dedicated tutor group of like-minded individuals and are supported by their specialist Senior Tutor from the day their college journey begins. They gain access to unique guest speakers, trips across the country, and more. 

Students who have Oxford and Cambridge in their sights take part in mock interviews, masterclasses and bespoke trips that prepare them for the process. 

Ashton XL Manager, Damian Windle, said: "This year has set a new college record with 10 students gaining a place at Oxbridge. The students and staff have worked incredibly hard in one of the most challenging and disrupted years of education in living memory. These offers represent their dedication and resilience and showcases everything the XL program has to offer." 

Principal Anton McGrath commented: "We were pleased to see so many of our Oxbridge candidates securing their places at both Oxford and Cambridge Universities this year. Over the last few years, the number of students from Ashton Sixth Form College progressing to these prestigious universities has grown. This is the first year in the college's history that we have received offer for 10 students. Congratulations to each and every one of them!" 

Oxford offers 

Bobby Doherty, from All Saints Catholic College, studies Computer Science, Maths, Further Maths, Physics and the EPQ. Bobby has received an offer to study Physics at the University of Oxford (Trinity). 

Emmie Coffey studies English Language, English Literature, Spanish and the EPQ. From St Philip Howard, Emmie has received an offer to study Spanish at the University of Oxford (Christ Church). 

Hannah Benson studies English Language, History, Law and the EPQ. Hannah has received an offer to study Law at the University of Oxford (Corpus Christi). Hannah studied at St. Thomas More. 

Rory Tyler, from West Hill School, is studying Biology, Geography, Psychology and the EPQ at Ashton. Rory has received an offer at The University of Oxford to study Geography (Hertford). 

Sam Seaborn, from St. Thomas More, studies Business, Economics, Geography and the EPQ. Sam has received an offer to study Geography at the University of Oxford (Regent’s Park). 

The Cambridge cohort 

Aisha Benhamida, from the Islamic Institute, has received an offer to study Medicine at the University of Cambridge (Clare). Aisha studies Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths and the EPQ at Ashton. 

Harry Byrne, studies History, Law, Politics and the EPQ at Ashton. Harry studied at Alder Community High school and has received an offer to study Law at the University of Cambridge (Sidney Sussex). 

James Poff, from St. Thomas More, studies, Geography, Mathematics, Physics and the EPQ. Jamie has received an off to study Geography at the University of Cambridge (Fitzwilliam). 

Melissa Lee, from West Hill School, studies Law, Psychology, Sociology and the EPQ. Melissa has received an offer to study Psychological and Behavioural Sciences at the University of Cambridge (Murray Edwards). 

Oliver Gaskell, from West Hill School, studies Computer Science, Maths, Further Maths, Physics and the EPQ. Oliver has an offer from the University of Cambridge (Fitzwilliam) to study Computer Science.

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