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17 Mar 2026

Okehampton sixth form celebrates Oxbridge success for two local teens

Two students from Okehampton Post-16 Centre have received ‘highly competitive’ conditional offers from University of Oxford and University of Cambridge

Andromeda Walker (L) and Alice Oldland (R) have secured offers from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge (Image: Oke Post-16)

Andromeda Walker (L) and Alice Oldland (R) have secured offers from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge (Image: Oke Post-16)

Two students from Okehampton Post-16 Centre are celebrating exceptional academic success after receiving ‘highly competitive’ offers from University of Oxford and University of Cambridge.

Alice Oldland has been offered a conditional place to study Biomedical Science at Oxford, recognising her academic achievements and commitment to scientific study throughout the demanding application process.

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Fellow student Andromeda Walker has received a conditional offer from Cambridge to study Geography, reflecting her passion for the subject, research interests and strong interview performance.

Head of Post-16 Wendy Stephens praised the pair’s achievement.

“We are incredibly proud of Alice and Andromeda. Receiving conditional offers from Oxford and Cambridge is a remarkable accomplishment and testament to their hard work, determination and intellectual curiosity,” she said.

“Their success also reflects the dedication of our staff in supporting students to aim high and pursue ambitious pathways.”

Both students will take up their places if they achieve the required A-Level grades this summer.

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