Education
Primary education
From 1982 to 1983, I began my primary education at Upavon Primary School, Watson Close, Upavon, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 6AF. At this time, I lived in East Chisenbury. In 1983, I moved to Ludgershall. From 1983 to 1988, I continued my primary education at Ludgershall Castle Primary School, Short Street, Ludgershall, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 9RB.
Secondary education
From 1988 to 1990, I began my secondary education at Castledown Comprehensive School, Tidworth Road, Ludgershall, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 9RR.
From 1990 to 1996, I continued my secondary education at New College Worcester, Whittington Road, Worcester, WR5 2JX. I am grateful that I had some great teachers, including Linda McKinley.
Typing examinations
- 1990: RSA Core Text Processing Skills (Distinction)
- 1992: Pitman Elementary Word Processing (First Class Pass)
Music examinations
- Summer 1993: Grade 5 Theory of Music
- Summer 1994: Grade 6 Theory of Music
- Summer 1995: Grade 7 Theory of Music
- Autumn 1995: Grade 5 Cello (Merit)
- Spring 1996: Grade 8 Theory of Music
- Spring 1996: Grade 7 Cello
GCSEs
- 1993: Mathematics (A)
- 1994: Computer Studies (A*), Economics (A), English (A), English Literature (A), Geography (A), German (B), Science (A*A*)
A levels
- 1995: Mathematics (A)
- 1996: Further Mathematics (A), Physics (A)
Tertiary education
From 1996 to 2000, I studied for a mathematics degree (MMath) at Saint John's College, Oxford, OX1 3JP. I am grateful that I had some great tutors, including Charles Batty and Paul Tod.
- 1997: Honour Moderations in Mathematics (Second Class Pass)
- 2000: Final Honour School in Mathematics (Upper Second Class Pass)
Vocational education
While working as an actuarial student, I studied for actuarial examinations as a member of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
- 2001: 101, 102, 103
- 2002: 104, 105, 107
- 2003: 106, 108, 109, 201, Diploma in Actuarial Techniques
- 2006: CA1, ST5
- 2007: P2
- 2008: CA2, ST2