Blackburn Sixth Form students apply to study at the University of Oxford and Cambridge

Five Blackburn Sixth Form students are on the path to Oxbridge success after applying to study at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge.

Hamza Adam, 18, Amine Gherensi, 18, Hannah Ledgerwood, 19, and Morgan Grimshaw, 18, have applied to study at the University of Oxford whilst Zakariya Patel, 18, hopes to study at the University of Cambridge upon the completion of their A-Level studies.

The five students, who are all from Blackburn, have submitted their applications which included writing a personal statement and completing an admissions test and are now waiting to find out whether they have received invitations to interview.

Blackburn Sixth Form student Zakariya Patel, who is hoping to study Natural Sciences – Physics at the University of Cambridge said: “The new Sixth Form is a fantastic addition to Blackburn College; the new facilities provide a great place for students to study and relax. 

“I never thought that I could apply to Cambridge but the help and support that I have received whilst studying at Blackburn Sixth Form has increased my confidence, and I felt reassured in applying to Cambridge.”

Fellow Blackburn Sixth Form student Hannah Ledgerwood, who has applied to study History at the University of Oxford said: “My tutor David Jones spent four months before we broke up for summer helping us prepare for applying to Oxford and Cambridge.

“I have been put in touch with a current Oxford student who has become a mentor, they have given me guidance with preparing for an interview and also with our admissions. David has also helped me to speak with an Oxford tutor to find out more about the course and the application process.”

Blackburn Sixth Form High Achievers Coordinator David Jones who has supported the students with their applications, said: “I’m really proud of the students for applying to Oxbridge and wish them the best of luck with their applications.

“We encourage our students to aim high and discover their potential, and we have been able to build a good relationship with the Oxbridge universities through the launch of the OxNet programme.”

Blackburn College has become the North West hub for the OxNet programme which supports students’ applications to Oxbridge, Cambridge and Russell Group universities.

Blackburn Sixth Form underwent a £1m redevelopment which has seen the creation of new social spaces, drop-off facilities, and study areas and an expansion of the number of purpose-built classrooms. It is also home to scientific laboratories, a student hub, computing suites and a café.

Blackburn College is holding an Open Event on Saturday November 20 between 10am – 1pm with the opportunity to view their state-of-the-art campus. The application deadline to apply for a place at Blackburn Sixth Form is Friday 11^th February 2022.

For more information, visit blackburn.ac.uk.