BRAINY Laura Spencer has her eyes set on a nuclear career after getting an amazing haul of top A-levels.

The teenager is celebrating after getting A grades in six subjects - nearly all of them science-related.

The 18-year-old is now off to Oxford's University College to study physics and is keen to work in the nuclear energy industry.

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She said: "I have always loved the sciences and it has become clear that physics is the one I want to pursue. The science teachers at our school were great. They helped me all the way.

"I worked quite hard but I wasn't studying all the time and wasn't ever too stressed.

"I would like to help develop even more environmentally safe nuclear fuel because the government has recently changed its policy towards nuclear energy and I think there will be a lot of opportunities in this area.

Specialise

"Hopefully it's something I can specialise in when I get my degree."

Laura, who has a younger sister, scored top marks in physics, maths, further maths, chemistry, biology, and general studies.

The Ramsbottom teenager, who did her work experience at the Sellafield nuclear plant, in Cumbria, has been a student at Bury Grammar School for Girls since she was four and gained an impressive 10 A* grades at GCSE. Despite her heavy workload, Laura also managed to keep up sporting commitments and was a member of the school's hockey and swimming teams and army cadets group.

She has also competed for local swimming clubs and works as a host in Manchester City's hospitality suites.

Earlier this month, leading figures in the science industry warned that too few people were choosing physics at university.

Exam results showed that 27,368 students took physics A-level, down 24 per cent since 1994.

ALL the local A-level results as they come in...

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