Picking up a triple distinction star in Public Services was a relief for Jagraj. 

Now the 18-year-old from Wynyard is off to study professional policing at Teesside University. 

The Bede Sixth Form student said: “This is something I have wanted to do since secondary school. 

“Waiting for results was nerve wracking and I didn’t feel the relief until my university place was confirmed.” 

Among those to have to complete his college course in lockdown, he said: “I was a bit nervous about what would happen, but we had to work from home and I was given loads of support. 

“It isn’t the same working from home but the college did a very good job.”  

Now looking forward to university in September he said: “I can’t wait to get started.”