Oxbridge Beckons for Wellington Pupils

27 Jan 2016

Five pupils from Wellington School have received Oxbridge offers.

Charlie Pemberton has an offer from Cambridge University for Classics, Catherine Bridges has an offer for Classics at Oxford, William Langdon has an offer for Biological Sciences at Oxford, Kieran Wachsmuth has an offer for Physics at Oxford and Lydia Buckingham has an offer for Mathematics at Merton College, Oxford.

“We are incredibly proud of Charlie, Catherine, Kieran, Will and Lydia’s achievement in receiving offers from Cambridge and Oxford Universities, particularly given that Oxford University received a record number of applications this year. This is a reflection of not just their significant academic potential, but perhaps more importantly of the many years’ hard work, commitment and dedication to their studies that has brought them to this point,” commented Henry Price, Headmaster of Wellington School.

“As a classicist, I am delighted that we have two pupils taking Classics next year and have had a number over the years moving to Oxbridge or Yale to study this rewarding subject. Whilst some independent schools have decided not to offer Classics, the continued success of our students proves that they are enthused by and rise to its challenges,” he said.

The diverse subjects offered is indicative of the breadth and quality of teaching offered at Wellington School and once again reinforces its position of strong academic results across a range of academically rigorous subjects.

“At Wellington School, our dedicated and experienced staff work extremely hard to support all our students in their university choices and guide them through the process so their expectations and hopes are realistic and achievable. It is so rewarding for all the staff when these hardworking and talented students receive Oxbridge offers, and I warmly congratulate them on their success,” concluded Henry Price.

Photo: Wellington School’s Oxbridge students: Will Langdon, Lydia Buckingham, Charlie Pemberton, Catherine Bridges and Kieran Wachsmuth.