FIVE sixth form pupils are celebrating after being offered places at Oxford and Cambridge Universities.

The students, from Yarm School, are:

* Emad Akhtar, from Yarm, who will read English at St Anne's College at Oxford;

* David Conway, from Hartlepool, who will read archaeology and anthropology at St Peter's College, Oxford;

* Lauren Dingsdale, from Nunthorpe, studying politics, philosophy and economics at Wadham College, Oxford;

* Liam Gamble, from Yarm, who will read veterinary medicine at Robinson College, Cambridge;

* Anna Stubley, from Marton, who will read law at St Hilda's College, Oxford.

The headteacher of Yarm School, David Dunn, said: "This is a marvellous achievement and represents a great deal of hard work and commitment, not just by them but also by the teachers who have contributed to their success.

"We are very proud of these young men and women and wish them every success."