The 18-year-old King's School student, who got a simply stunning 11 grade 9s and one 8 in her GCSEs, chose Cambridge University as the next step in her academic journey and has now been given a prestigious offer.
Annabel, from Macclesfield, who is studying A-Level Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Computer Science in the King's Sixth Form, said: "In the first two years, Cambridge offers a broad platform of computer science experience and doesn't specialise. That way you are given a thorough and complete grounding and not studying topics that might soon be obsolete."
"I have always enjoyed computing and love coding which is something like learning a new language. I simply couldn't tell you what I might do in the future, because in this sector new opportunities are appearing all the time. What I can say, is that it will be exciting."
Annabel, who is learning French in her spare time, set up and runs a King's School Maths Society and is hopeful the Artificial Intelligence revolution will solve more problems than it creates. "Some people think AI will take over all aspects of our working lives, and is a danger to society, but I think humans and machines will learn to live alongside each other and that people will harness the best of AI, but remain in control and continue to provide all creative solutions that we do best."
Founded in 1954, Murray Edwards is one of only two all-female colleges in the UK and boasts a breath-taking list of alumnae, including Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell, BBC journalist Mishal Husain, BBC Chief Political Correspondent Vicki Young, comedian Sue Perkins, actor Tilda Swinton and Baroness Natalie Evans.
Andrew Prideaux, King's Head of Challenge and Enrichment, who oversees King's Oxbridge preparation programme, said: "As a teacher, there's nothing more fulfilling than seeing the dedication and perseverance of students pay off. To have an offer to read Computer Science at Cambridge is a testament to Annabel's relentless hard work and passion for learning. This offer is not just a reflection of her intelligence, but also of her resilience, as the competition is extremely fierce and the standards are exceptionally high. It’s moments like these that remind us of the impact of dedication, and how our students truly shine when they put their minds to something."