SIXTH formers are celebrating after going the extra mile earned them rich rewards.

Northallerton College students have secured prestigious apprenticeships, placements and offers from Oxbridge universities.

For James Walters, life will reach new heights after securing an apprenticeship with aerospace company Rolls Royce.

The 17-year-old will be able to learn on the job and at university, where he will study material science.

He said: “This is an incredible opportunity with one of the world’s leading companies.”

For motor-mad Ollie Nixon, 18, a placement with Jaguar is the first step towards his dream of becoming a car designer.

He will spend time at the luxury brand’s headquarters working alongside some of the most accomplished designers in the world.

Seventeen-year-old Dominic James’ passion for the past has secured him an offer to read history at Gonville and Caius, Cambridge University.

Securing a place at university proved to be child’s play for Jess Saunders, 18, who wants to become a primary school teacher.

For the past two years she has been working in local schools accruing a mass of first-hand knowledge and she hopes to take up a place at Sunderland University.

Teenage mathematician Matthew Webb successfully secured the offer of a place at Oxford University following four interviews over three days.

“I have loved maths since primary school,” the 17-year-old, of Northallerton, said. “I like the way it all slots together to solve a problem.”

Head of sixth form Bronia Harris said: “Our students are great examples of what can be achieved when they go that extra mile.”