Christian applied to Caius College and sat two 30-minute interviews during which he had to solve four maths problems.

Christian, who is studying maths, further maths, physics, economics and English literature A Levels, is now focussed on achieving the grades he needs to confirm his place this summer.

He said: "When I got the confirmation letter I was very happy because the university is one of the best in the world."

Jane Watson, Assistant Vice Principal for Sixth Form, said: "We're incredibly proud of Christian and his achievements so far - gaining five As at AS Level and finishing his maths A Level ahead of time. He's at the University of Warwick for a 14-week period where he is studying for advanced exams in maths and he has also attended a number of master classes there."

Fifty Sixth Formers are now in the process of accepting their university offers, with a number receiving unconditional offers.