An Oxford University college has upset its students after accidentally sending out a list of the worst performers to hundreds of their fellow undergraduates.

The embarrassing leak revealed the names and grades of students at University College who had the lowest marks in the pre-Christmas exams.

But almost 50 who achieved a 2:2 grade – a mark below 60 per cent – or worse in the Michaelmas collections had their results sent to fellow students.

The information was contained in an Excel document accidentally sent out by Kristiana Dahl, an academic administrator at University College, which counts Stephen Hawking and Bill Clinton among its alumni.

It showed the worst-performing students in the college, as well as their percentage mark and their degree subject.

Officials have not revealed how many students received the email but it is thought it was sent to hundreds at University College – known as ‘Univ’.

Staff quickly asked students to ‘please delete the email previously sent out as it contained inaccuracies’.

One of the students affected, who did not wish to be identified, told student newspaper The Tab: “I don’t ever want to do collections again.
‘I was pretty gutted after my results last term, but didn’t realise I would be publicly humiliated. I can’t even go into college any more.

‘I want a full explanation from the college. I would sue but there are apparently no decent lawyers at Univ.’