Three students at The Ladies’ College have received offers to study at the universities of Oxford and Cambridge.
Abigail Powers has been offered a place at Oxford University (Exeter College) to study History, Emma Holt has secured a place at Oxford University (Balliol College) to study Law, and Molly Robinson has been offered a place at Cambridge University (Corpus Christi) to read Medicine.
Ms Powers is currently studying Economics, English, and History, along with an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) – which is a qualification taken by some students in England and Wales, that is equivalent to 50% of an A-Level and is worth up to 28 UCAS tariff points. It is part of level three of the national qualifications framework.
Ms Powers was also runner-up in the National Final of the Historical Debate Competition in Lower Sixth.
Additionally, she has undertaken an IoD Leadership Shadowing role with the Chief Minister of Guernsey, she debated alongside Sir Richard Collas; former Bailiff of Guernsey, in the ‘Big Debate’, and was highly commended in last year’s ‘Moot’.
Ms Holt is currently studying English, RS, and History and is also undertaking an EPQ.
Throughout her time at the College, the school says she has consistently excelled, earning the Prix de Excellence on Speech Day last year.
She has presented at the Ladies’ College TEDx, competed in the ‘Moot’, came second in the Regional Round of the Historical Debate Competition, and was a finalist in the IoD Leadership shadowing competition.
Ms Robinson is currently studying Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
She has earned the Prix d’Excellence from Upper Four to Lower Sixth, was runner-up in the IoD finals with distinction having shadowed the Chair of the MSG, and she was part of the Guernsey Women’s Cricket Team that were runners-up in the Nordic Cup last summer.
Principal Daniele Harford-Fox congratulated all three students on their Oxbridge offers.
“Securing an offer from Oxford or Cambridge is no mean feat,” she said.
“It’s not just about being academically strong, it takes resilience, intellectual curiosity, and dedication. The admissions process is tough, with students having to show exceptional subject knowledge, critical thinking, and the ability and confidence to engage in high-level discussion. Abigail, Emma, and Molly have worked incredibly hard, always pushing themselves beyond the standard curriculum. They’ve made the most of every opportunity, taken on leadership roles and played an active part in College life. We’re incredibly proud of them and can’t wait to see them take this next step in their education. The journey to securing these offers was rigorous. In addition to the standard UCAS application, it included submitting extra work, admissions tests, and online interviews.”