He got amazing results and was offered a scholarshipBoy told he'd never be lawyer 'because of where he's from' gets straight A GCSEsA student who was told he'd never be a lawyer because of where he's from got five A grades and six A*s in his GCSEs, gaining a scholarship in the process. Dillon said: “When I tell people I want to be a lawyer they’ve said you can’t be a lawyer as you’re from Willesden." Image: Newman Catholic College WS) Newman Catholic College WS)Sign up for our daily newsletter to keep up to date with all the essential information at www.mirror.co.uk/emailThe teenager said: “I’m just so proud of myself and I’m looking forward to going to Radley College before I go on to the likes of Cambridge University to do my law degree." Newman Catholic College performed a grade and a third better than expected, despite the challenging situation of dealing with Covid as well as navigating ever changing guidance. The head of the North West London school, Danny Coyle expressed his delight in the students persevering through difficult times.

Source: Daily Mirror August 13, 2021 17:03 UTC