A stem cell scientist and a lover of French poetry have both received offers from Oxford University.
King's School sixth form students Euan Usher and Roise Ibberson are both looking forward to attending one of the world's oldest and finest universities.
Francophile Roise Ibberson, from Glossop, has earned an offer from Pembroke College Oxford to read French.
The 17-year-old King's School Sixth Form student, who got 10 nine grades and one eight in a stunning set of GCSE results, will need to get three As in French, English Literature and Maths in this summer's A Levels.
A devotee of French literature and culture, she says she was attracted to France from a young age, "because my dad speaks pretty good French, I have always wanted to be able to do the same. I love French literature, films and music and am particularly interested in Charles Baudelaire and the French composer Lili Boulanger."
"During my A Level studies I have completed a project on the lives of female composers in France at the time of the impressionist movement. It was fascinating to discover all the different factors that would have affected their lives and careers. The fact that Lili Boulanger managed to make a name for herself in the strongly patriarchal musical establishment of the time is a testament to her talent."
A clarinet player in the King's Wind Band and Concert Band, "we're hoping the full orchestra can resume fully after Covid as soon as possible," Roise was attracted to Oxford, "simply because of the course. It's more literary based and I really wanted to approach the subject through their wonderful books."
She added: "Having been to France on a couple of holidays, I am also really looking to my year abroad and hope one day it might lead to working there in some capacity."
King's Head of Sixth Form Richard Davies said: "Roise is a superb young student with a strong desire to immerse herself in her subject. Her tutors all agree that she is an absolute joy to teach."
Sutton scientist Euan Usher has earned an offer from St. Hilda's College Oxford to read Biochemistry. The captain of the King's School hockey team will need to get an A star and two As in his Biology, Chemistry and Maths A Levels this summer.
A brilliant young academic with seven 9s and fours 8s in his GCSEs, Euan's early fascination with Biochemistry came not from purely sitting in class but by reading off the subject and conducting his own research in the developing field of stem cell genetics.
"Even in Year Nine, I found it very compelling and felt there was incredible potential to do positive work which might benefit many people in the future."
"I have continued to read widely on the subject and though I know I will encounter many other fascinating areas of the subject; at the moment I would eventually like to work in genetic research."
He added: "Who wouldn't be attracted to Oxford? It's a wonderful city with such fantastic architecture and, of course, carriers the prestige of so many centuries of learning."
A tough tackling defensive lynchpin in the King's First Hockey XI, Euan added: "I have really enjoyed my time at King's both inside and outside the classroom."
Principal of the King's Sixth Form Richard Davies said: "Both Roise and Euan have shown a wider appreciation of their subject that goes beyond their A Levels studies and our loss will be Oxford's gain. They are both wonderful role models for pupils lower down the school."