YEAR 6 pupils at Dormer House School have triumphed in their independent school entrance examinations.

The Moreton-based school has a long history of academic excellence and has successfully prepared its children for state, grammar and independent secondary schools for many years.

For this year’s Year 6 leavers, there has been no exception with children accepting places at Cheltenham Ladies College, Sibford, Kingham Hill, Pates Grammar, The Downs Malvern, Headington Girls’ School and Stroud Girls' Grammar School, to name a few. Dormer pupils also received offers from Stratford Girls’ Grammar School, Oxford High, Kingsley, Kings High, Alcester Grammar School and Dean Close.

Five scholarships have also been awarded: one academic, two for art, one all-rounder, and one headmaster’s award.

Headmistress Alison Thomas said:“The staff at Dormer are extremely proud of our Year 6 children and what they have achieved through hard work and their desire to do well. Not only must I praise the children for their excellent achievements but also the teachers who ensure that every child is prepared for the exams ahead. We pay great attention to ensuring that all pupils feel able and confident when undertaking their secondary assessments.”