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We are thrilled to reveal that 27 students have secured offers to study at the prestigious Oxford and Cambridge Universities.

This is an exceptional achievement following a rigorous application process, involving admissions tests and multiple interviews, competing for coveted places against a worldwide field of applicants.

Offers have been made in a range of disciplines including Computer Science, Law, English, Chemistry Biological Natural Sciences, Economics, History, Modern Languages, Mathematics, Archaeology, Experimental Psychology, Physics and more.

Bella Craig, who came to Greenhead College from Salendine Nook High School, secured her offer to study French and Spanish at Oxford University said:

“For future applicants, I’d say to believe in yourself, believe that anything is possible and be open and honest on your personal statement.”

Laura Verdina, who came to Greenhead College from Dixon’s City Academy, secured her offer for Cambridge University to study Biological Natural Sciences said:

“The support at College is really great, I had a mock interview for my subject before my actual interview and that really helped me be prepared and understand what it might feel like to go through an academic interview.”

Greenhead College remains to be the leading state educational institution in the North of England for Oxbridge success. Aspiring students benefit from a dedicated Oxbridge Support Enrichment Programme, comprising of masterclasses, mock interview workshops, dedicated Oxbridge admissions tutors, residential visits, and practice admissions tests.

Richard Pember, Oxbridge Coordinator at Greenhead College commented:

“I’d like to offer my congratulations on behalf of the Oxbridge Team at Greenhead. We have an incredibly talented team who support the students in small group sessions to help them through the application process. We’re immensely proud of the 27 students who received offers; it’s an amazing achievement. Competition becomes more acute year on year, and for Greenhead to remain the most successful school or college outside the South East is a reflection on our wonderful students and staff.”

Congratulations to the following students:

Name	University	Discipline	Previous School
Aaron Crosbie	Cambridge	Computer science	Royds hall
Abdullah Aziz	Oxford	Law	Halifax Academy
Akshat Kothari	Cambridge	Engineering	Trinity Academy Halifax
Anna Bentham	Cambridge	HSPS	Thornhill Community Academy
Bella Craig	Oxford	Modern Languages	Salendine Nook High School Academy
Ben Cooper	Cambridge	Engineering	Beckfoot School Bingley
Brook Seed	Cambridge	Natural Sciences Bio	King James’s School
Elizabeth Kay	Cambridge	History and Modern Languages (French)	Horizon Community College
Emily Oliver	Cambridge	Law	Holmfirth High School
Emma Nelson	Cambridge	English	Holmfirth
Esther Boutle	Oxford	Law	Ossett Academy
George Selby	Cambridge	Architecture	Whitcliffe Mount
Harry Cross	Cambridge	History	Netherhall Learning Campus Highschool
Haydn Clifton	Cambridge	Archaeology	Penistone Grammar School
Izzy Rouse	Oxford	Physics	Horbury Academy
Jacob Lord	Cambridge	Biological Natural Sciences	Holmfirth high
Jeremy Stocks	Cambridge	Mathematics	Honley High School
Julia Millington	Cambridge	Economics	Heckmondwike Grammar School
Laura Verdina	Cambridge	Biological Natural Sciences	Dixons City Academy
Leela Beth Guha	Cambridge	History	Calder high school
Megan Coleman	Oxford	Chemistry	Whitcliffe Mount
Mia Yates	Oxford	Biochemistry	The Mirfield Free Grammar
Miriam Lomas	Cambridge	History	Holmfirth High School
Nina Rainbow	Oxford	Biochemistry	North Halifax Grammar School
Rowan Harrison-Walker	Oxford	Mathematics	Ryburn Valley High School
Sam Franks	Oxford	Philosophy, Politics and Economics	Rastrick High School

Four students from Greenhead College, formerly from Moor End Academy, have achieved, a very impressive, fourth place in the World Finals of the Land Rover 4×4 in Schools Technology Challenge, held in Abu Dhabi.

The challenge involves teams of three to six students aged 13-19 working to design and build a radio controlled four-wheel-drive (4×4) vehicle, to set specifications. The vehicle must successfully navigate and overcome obstacles on an off-road test track, and emulate the capabilities of a full size 4×4 vehicle – a challenging yet fantastic opportunity for ambitious young engineers.

Team Robust, made up of students; Zain Anjam, Alyan Saleem, Amaar Farooq and Rizwaan Ali, all aged 16-17, sailed through to the World Finals after finishing in 1st place at the regional and national championships last year. The finals saw them competing against 23 other teams across 16 countries, including three other teams from the UK – of which they finished in the highest place.

Upon arrival in Abu Dhabi, the team got off to an unfortunate start when their luggage, containing their vehicle, arrived 16 hours late. This put the team at a slight disadvantage in the competition, as it meant, unlike the other finalists, they were unable to make any final tweaks and amendments to the vehicle.

Despite this, Team Robust kept their spirits high and performed to an outstanding level, earning themselves a fantastic fourth place in the competition.

Alyan Saleem, member of Team Robust and the team’s Resource Manager said:

“The Land Rover 4×4 In Schools Technology Challenge has given me an insight into the Engineering World and has helped immensely with my career plans. The competition has helped me build key life skills such as working under pressure and working as a team. The World Finals was an amazing experience and it has been a massive success for everyone in the team and we are very pleased with our result!”

27 students secure coveted places at Oxbridge Universities

4th in the World for Greenhead Engineers

Four students from Greenhead College, formerly from Moor End Academy, have achieved, a very impressive, fourth place in the World Finals of the Land Rover 4×4 in Schools Technology Challenge, held in Abu Dhabi.