His fellow student at Marlborough College was Anthony Blunt, with whom he continued a lifelong professional friendship. He won a scholarship New College, Oxford and in 1925 he achieved a first in classical honour moderations. He graduated with a second class degree in 1927 and then went to Princeton University as a Commonwealth Fund Fellow.
His classmate at Marlborough College was Anthony Blunt, with whom he maintained a lifelong professional connection. He secured a scholarship to New College, Oxford and earned first honors in classical studies in 1925. He completed his degree with a second-class standing in 1927 and then went on to Princeton University as a Commonwealth Fund Scholar.