THREE Bolton students are set for prestigious universities after enjoying success at Bury College.

Jordan Holland, Stuart Hitchinson and Penny Halliwell - all aged 18 - have all gained places at top universities following dramatic A level successes.

Former Withins School pupil Jordan gained As in business studies, history and English literature and a B in English language. He is to study history at Christ's College, Cambridge.

Stuart, formerly of Harper Green School, is going to the University of Sheffield to study maths after getting top grades in maths, chemistry, physics and computing.

Ex-Harper Green student Penny is going to study Law at Liverpool University. She earned As in English language/literature, psychology and law.