Barnsley Schoolboy won the Atton College Scholarship

A Barnsley student has become one of the only 12 students to win scholarships to complete his education at Eaton College.

At the age of 16, Decane received an Orwell Award, allowing him to study for his A-Level at the prestigious private school in Berkshire.

The teenager, who is from the Kundi Cross, required GCSE grade at the Barnsley Academy to secure the scholarship, aimed at the purpose of boys in UK State Schools who show educational promises.

Decan admitted that the entire experience was “real” and before achieving his place, he thought that Aton was a “Big posh school”.

He will study mathematics, chemistry, biology and economics and feel “very excited” to start his studies.

After being measured for his new “fancy toogs”, Decane has also cut his long hair from his back halfway.

As part of the application process, they had to complete a series of written assessment, examination and “really scary” interviews.

“They were actually with people at school” said Decan.

In summer, they have already got the opportunity to stay in the student house as part of the preparation for attending school and the start of the period.

“At first I was very nervous about it, but everyone has been cute,” he said.

“I will not be like everyone, but I know that I will not be kept aside and will not be ignored.”

According to the Eaton College website, the Orwell Award “assumes that the academic achievement can sometimes be conducted back by individual circumstances”.

“We aim to give recipients a transformative educational experience that they will not be able to use otherwise,” it says.

Decane’s mother Kim said that she had mixed feelings about her son’s adjacent departure.

“I am clearly very proud, but it came out of blue. I never thought it is possible for us.

“This is just a tornado to be fair. A mam as you want the best for your child.”

She said that “sadness” she was leaving home.

“I felt that he would leave at the age of 18, but he is leaving two years ago so I am going to remember him.”

Also, his grade This was his additional course work at the Barnsley Academy, which marked Decan as a suitable candidate to apply for scholarship.

As an elected member of the Barnsley Youth Council, he has represented his comrades as a voice for young people at Boro and more than 900 students at Barnsley Academy.

He was also a member of the Barnsley Academy Student Leadership Team, who coordinated the students’ processions who worked on academic standards to promote the love of learning and positive attitude.

Assistant Vice President at Barnsley College, Kirsty Kilben said that the scholarship was a “amazing achievement”, but was not surprising.

“One thing that tells me about Decane is that even as a young man, he always asked questions and challenged himself.

“He is a spontaneous curiosity and determination to learn more,” he said.

Deken said: “I am always grateful for all the help and support obtained during my journey, because all people who have helped me will always remain an important part of my life.

“I can’t wait to start in Eaton and start a new chapter of my life.”