Former Windsor Pupil Wins Top Criminal Law Award in First Year

A former Windsor High School and Sixth Form student says winning a prestigious award in her first year at university has given her a major confidence boost.

Charlotte Price, now a second-year LLB Law student at the University of Worcester, has won the Toby Hooper KC Prize for Best Overall Performance in Criminal Law (First Year).

“It’s a major confidence boost,” she said. “It’s really fulfilling to see my hard work pay off and know that I’m on the right tracks.”

“It has given me the ability to trust myself. I know that if I work hard towards the career I want, I can achieve it.”

She said her time at Windsor Sixth Form had been inspirational.

“I had the most amazing law teacher in sixth form who was so enthusiastic about teaching law. She inspired me to pursue studying law further. I want to say a massive thank you to the staff at Windsor for setting me up with the confidence I needed to start university.”

The University of Worcester was recently named University of the Year for Graduate Jobs 2027 in the Daily Mail University Guide, with judges describing a performance that "leaves many of the Russell Group in the shade".

Charlotte said Worcester felt like the perfect fit for the way she wanted to study law.

“I chose Worcester because, in many ways, it reminded me of my sixth form,” she said. “The lectures and seminars are smaller and more personal, so it allows you to engage and know your lecturers. That way you get to ask questions and get help from them directly when you need it.”

She added: “I’ve met the most amazing people. I really enjoyed meeting new people and making great friends; it makes the university experience even more enjoyable.”

Academic prizes at the University are supported by generous philanthropists, including the University’s distinguished Honorary Fellows, local employers and many successful graduates of the University.

Professor Sally Moyle, Deputy Vice Chancellor, said: “Academic prizes show how hard a student has worked during their studies, and they’re a wonderful way to celebrate the individual achievements of students.

She added: “We’re incredibly proud of all of our prize winners, and we hope that receiving this award will not only recognise their dedication and commitment but also help them as they take the next steps in their careers and further studies.”