Runshaw Scholars
This is your time to exceed at the highest level!
Runshaw Scholars is an exciting and challenging programme of support, offering mentoring for our highest performing A Level students to encourage successful applications to the UK’s most competitive and prestigious universities.
Students are selected for the programme based on their GCSE results. Our Runshaw Scholars have access to the following:
- Small group seminars led by a highly experienced former academic which will prepare students for the level of critical thinking and academic confidence expected as an undergraduate
- Links with our regionally affiliated Colleges at Oxford and Cambridge
- Visits to prestigious universities
- Outstanding support with the UCAS application process
- Emphasis on early applications for Oxbridge and Medical Sciences with workshops to support personal statement writing
- 1 to 1 interview coaching and support with admission tests
Samuel Lewis – from Bishop Rawstorne
Our Class of 2025 Chorley stars“I have received an offer to study Psychology at Jesus College, Cambridge. The Scholars programme has given me the opportunity to explore potential university options and careers with help from my supportive tutors. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme was a fantastic experience and something I can add to my CV”.
Zach Cartwright – from Lostock Hall Academy
Our Class of 2025 South Ribble stars“I have received an offer to study Spanish at St Catherine’s College, Oxford. Teachers on Runshaw Scholars are completely dedicated to helping us excel, with opportunities to take part in mock interview workshops to gain confidence and skills. My advice for Year 11 students who get the option to join Scholars would be to first say yes, and then take advantage of this great programme”.
Grace Scott – from Parklands High School
Our Class of 2025 Chorley stars“I have received an offer to study Law at Lincoln College, Oxford and New York University. The Runshaw Scholars programme has been exceptional, helping me to prepare for university with application support. The debates, seminar sessions and presentations have helped me with confidence and has allowed me to explore further into my subject areas”.
James Wilkins – from Balshaw’s High School
Our Class of 2025 Leyland stars“I have received an offer to study Natural Sciences at Homerton College, Cambridge. Runshaw Scholars has helped me prepare for applications and interviews and has also made me realise the potential I did have in me to apply to Cambridge University. My advice for Year 11 students is to work hard because this sort of opportunity will not be presented to you again”.
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Victoria Syme Taylor
Victoria Syme Taylor, former Dean of Academic Studies at King’s College London, joined Runshaw to support our high achieving students with their applications to prestigious universities. Victoria brings a wealth of experience in helping A Level students secure places at top universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, Durham and Edinburgh. Click below to see where our students have go on to study.
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