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Derbyshire students score top marks with scholarship success

Four gifted children from Derbyshire have won scholarships for one of the region’s top schools for their academic, musical and artistic talents.

The scholars, all aged 11, have won places at Mount St Mary’s College in Spinkhill, Derbyshire after sitting the scholarship paper as part of the school’s entrance test.

Grace Williams, a student at Camms Primary School, was the top academic scholar and won a place along with her peer Ian Hitchen. Lucy Coughlan and Harry Birch both from preparatory school Barlborough Hall won places at Mount St Mary’s, one of the most highly regarded schools in the region.

To celebrate their success, the new pupils were invited for tea with staff from the school who were involved in their selection, including headmaster, Laurence McKell.

He said: “We are so pleased to welcome these highly talented children to our school. The standard and number of applicants was so high this year; the teaching and development offered by the school helps all of our pupils reach their full potential.

“We welcome scholarship applications from anyone who would like to join us here at Mount St Mary’s.”

Other children selected for scholarships include youngsters from Sheffield; Daniel Connolly and James Thompson both from Mylnhurst Preparatory School.

The school also awards scholarship places for 13-year-olds and sixth formers.

For more information on scholarship opportunities offered by Mount St Mary’s College, please call 01246 433388.

Picture: High fliers(from left to right) Headmaster Laurence McKell, Grace, Daniel, Harry, Ian, Lucy and James enjoy tea in the school’s library