Emma Brown Araujo and Michael Johnson, both pictured above, secured their undergraduate places after rigorous and challenging processes. Emma’s place is to read Human Social and Political Science at Homerton College, Cambridge, and Michael’s is at St Peter’s College, Oxford, to read Physics.

Head teacher Adam Darley said, ‘This is great news; both Emma and Michael wholly deserve these places after the tremendous hard work that they have put in. This also reflects the wonderful support of their teachers and associated support staff.’

Head of Sixth Form Simon Holmes also praised the pair, adding, ‘We are delighted for Emma and Michael in gaining such prestigious offers. Likewise, the Year 13 cohort continue to secure offers across the country at other excellent universities to study a range of exciting courses. Well done to all!’.