Rohid was one of sixteen candidates selected for a four-day interview at the elite public school, which was founded by King Henry VI in 1440.

His selection means he will become a border at the school and have all his tuition fees and other costs covered by the scholarship.

Adam Rust, head of sixth form at Sirius Academy, said he thought it was the first time a student from Hull had won a scholarship to the public school. “It was a shock, Mr Rust said.

“A pleasant surprise to all the staff when we found out, and a fantastic achievement for a lovely, level-headed young man.

Source: www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk