23 exceptional students at Xaverian College secure Oxbridge offers

A total of 23 exceptional students from Xaverian College have received offers to study at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge.

Following months of intensive preparation, students recently received the news that they had gained offers of places at both universities. Both have been repeatedly ranked first and second in the UK and are currently among the top 10 universities in the world.

Gaining their places was the culmination of significant additional work over two years by the students, who were all part of the College’s specialist ‘Oxbridge Programme’, a unique and tailored programme that prepares students to apply to these universities.

Rose Jameson is currently studying A Levels in English Literature, History and Politics and has received an offer to study History and Politics at the University of Oxford.

She said: “Mrs Ayres and the Oxbridge Programme have been brilliant, and I couldn't have made it through the process without all their constant support and guidance. I'm so grateful to all the members of staff at Xaverian who have helped me and for all the encouragement that I've received.”

Salvatore Tognarelli, who completed his GCSEs at The Barlow RC High School, said: “When I first started my A-level studies, I aspired to study at one of the greatest universities in the world.

“I pushed myself and often tested my limits, but here we are! The admissions test was the most challenging part, mainly due to the high time pressure and my unfamiliarity with the questions, however, I found the writing portions thoroughly enjoyable.

“The interview was also something I liked, I feel like it played into my strengths of being able to better verbally communicate my thought process and the tutors gave me