BRIGHT Kidderminster teen Jack Beadsworth has become the first student from his school to successfully gain a coveted place at Oxford University.

The 18-year-old claimed an impressive two A*s and an A grade in history, politics and English respectively, which he studied in the sixth form at Baxter College.

This success will allow him to take up his place at Oxford, which was offered to him conditionally eight months ago, to study Law.

He dreamed of making it to Oxford after going on a school trip to the university’s Oriel College when he was a Year 10 pupil.

He said: “I’m delighted that I have made it and also relieved that it’s all over and I can relax a little.

“I have been told that I am the first pupil from Baxter College to make it to either Oxford or Cambridge, which is amazing.

“The school trip to Oriel College definitely spurred me on and the school encouraged me to go for it. I’m really looking forward to it. The offer was made eight months ago so I have been working towards it.

“But I have been feeling a little nervous about my results in the last few days so this is a weight lifted off my shoulders.

“I’ve got a couple of months before the first term starts so that gives me time to let it all sink in, prepare and get focused.”

Jack also paid tribute to his school for the help and support he has received throughout his secondary school years.

He said: “Some people questioned why I stayed on at Baxter and didn’t go elsewhere but I have always felt it was a much better school than it is given credit for.

“I have spoken to a lot of other students and all of them have got places at their first choice universities which proves how good Baxter really is.”

Katie Beech, head of post 16 and KS5 progress coordinator, said: "Today Baxter celebrates record A-Level results and applauds its first successful Oxbridge entry in Jack Beadsworth, attaining two A*s and an A and heading to Corpus Christi College Oxford to study law.  

"The class of 2015 at Baxter has shattered last year’s record haul, achieving  3 times as many A*s and As from 2014."