A pupil from The Forest School is celebrating success after gaining a place at the University of Oxford.
Cillian Manning received news of his offer of a place at Jesus College to study beginners Italian and linguistics last week.
Mr Manning said that he was delighted at being told his application was successful.
“It is such a relief after a long wait since the interview,” he said.
“I am so pleased all of my hard work and preparation has paid off.”
As part of his preparations, he wrote a 5,000 research essay on the geography of language. His future career ambition is to join the diplomatic services.
“It will mean I get to travel around the world, use my language skills and be constantly learning more throughout my career,” he added.
Staff at the school supported Mr Manning with the application and interview process.
Headteacher Shirley Austin congratulated Mr Manning and said that he is a “credit to the school.”
“He helps run our Forest6 café , is deputy head boy, head of the student school council and a reading buddy,” she explained.
“He is a fantastic role model for our younger students and we wish him all the best.”
