ELEVEN high-achievers at the Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester have gained offers to study at an Oxbridge university.

Mathematicians Harry Stuart and Molly Monks received offers to study at Oxford whilst Michael Norman has a conditional place at Cambridge.

Head of maths Miss Tanner said: “Harry, Michael and Molly are exceptional students whose success and interest in maths extends far beyond their A Levels. Harry and Michael are part of a team who won the national ‘Ritangle’ competition last term and Molly recently gained a distinction in the British Maths Olympiad.”

Three offers were awarded to English Literature scholars, including Gabriella Bailey who has an offer from Oxford and Imani Thompson, who completed her A-levels last summer, who will take up a place at Cambridge. Head of English Mrs Glennie said: “The English department is delighted that three of our brilliant and industrious English Literature students have received offers from Oxbridge.

"Their love of English has been apparent through their breadth of reading and their wider interest in the subject. They have been involved in writing articles for the Dorset Echo, food blogs and English discussion groups in school.”

A further three offers were awarded to scientists. Chemist Sophie Bennett and chemical engineer Daniel Lappin have offers to study Natural Sciences at Cambridge whilst Bee Forder has won a highly-coveted place to study Medicine at Oxford.

Head of Science Mr Ellison and Head of Chemistry Miss Lewis said: “The Science Department would like to congratulate Bee, Sophie and Daniel on their successful applications. They are outstanding young scientists, engaging in many activities available at the school which go beyond the science curriculum.

"Daniel and Sophie have both received awards in the recent British Physics Olympiad whilst Bee has taken part in a Royal Society funded project in partnership with Exeter University to identify Borrelia in ticks. We wish them every success.”

Other successful candidates are Martha Oakes (Cambridge, French and German) and Matthew Holman (Oxford, History).

Head of Languages Mr Davidson said: “Martha is an excellent linguist whose passion for languages is infectious and the level of her spoken language is outstanding.”

History teacher and Head of Sixth Form, Mrs Taylor wished Matthew all the best and said he was a talented historian with an exciting academic future ahead of him.