From the start, it was clear that outstanding GCSE results would be crucial for my ambitions to study veterinary science. At Sherfield, I have been fully supported, and my teachers pushed me further, especially in the sciences, helping me build knowledge directly relevant to veterinary medicine—an advantage during university interviews.

Beyond academics, opportunities like the Leadership Skills Foundation's Leading a Project for Positive Change programme have been invaluable. My team designed and installed 20 bird boxes across the school site, working with pupils and organisations such as the Woodland Trust. This project strengthened my leadership, communication, and project management skills and gave me something distinctive to discuss at interviews.

Experiences beyond the classroom, such as the UK Three Peaks Challenge, have shaped me into a more resilient and confident person. Sherfield Sixth Form has prepared me not just to secure a place on a veterinary course, but to thrive in it and beyond. I feel ready to work professionally with clients, farmers, and animals, and I am grateful for the support that has helped me grow both academically and personally.

From A levels in History, Geography and Biology to law-focused work experience at Magic Circle firms, the school has supported me every step of the way. Trips, team-building challenges in Wales, public speaking competitions at Imperial College London, and co-curricular projects pushed me out of my comfort zone but they were also fun and unforgettable.

These experiences helped me become Head Prefect, explore my interests in law and finance, and connect with peers from around the world. Sherfield hasn’t just prepared me for university, it’s made me truly 25 Ready.