Delight for Radclyffe School alumni thanks to Oxbridge offers
Three former students of Radclyffe School in Chadderton, Oldham, have received offers to study at Oxford and Cambridge, marking a significant achievement for the school and community. Lemaa Alisha, Daisy Greenwood, and James Walsh, now at Oldham Sixth Form College, secured places in competitive programs, inspiring younger students with their dedication and hard work.
Three former students from The Radclyffe School in Chadderton have secured places at Oxford and Cambridge universities, marking a milestone achievement for the Oldham community.
Lemaa Alisha, Daisy Greenwood, and James Walsh, who completed their GCSEs at Radclyffe in 2023 before progressing to Oldham Sixth Form College, have received offers to study at two of the world’s most prestigious universities.
Lemaa will read Law at Oxford, describing her offer as “a dream come true.” As the first in her family to attend university, she said her family were “over the moon” when they heard the news.
“Human rights law is one of the best ways to help people and challenge injustice,” Lemaa explained. Her path to Oxford began through a summer access programme that introduced her to university life. “That experience made me realise Oxford was a real possibility for me. It helped me believe in myself.”
The application process included three virtual interviews. She now prepares for A-Level examinations and Opportunity Oxford, a programme supporting students from non-traditional backgrounds.
Daisy received an offer to study English Literature and Language at Oxford. “I was in shock for a week. I rang my mum straight away, and we both started crying on the phone together!” she recalled.
She credits Radclyffe for building her confidence: “The grades I got at GCSE were important since Oxford looks at them carefully. Radclyffe supported me to achieve the best I could, and the clubs I was part of helped me grow in confidence.”
James, former Head Boy at Radclyffe, secured an Engineering place at Cambridge. Also first in his immediate family to attend university, he discovered Cambridge through the OSFC Varsity Programme after excelling at sixth form college.
Balancing four A-Levels with Oxbridge preparation requiring 14 hours weekly additional study, James earned recognition as an OxNet Scholar - an honour awarded to just 22 students nationally.
“I discovered that I was one of the top-performing students, and my inclusion in the OSFC Varsity Programme brought Cambridge onto my radar,” he said.
Headteacher John Cregg praised their achievements: “We are thrilled to hear the news of the success of Lemaa, Daisy and James. They were outstanding students during their time at The Radclyffe School, in terms of both academic progress and their contribution to school life.”
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