grammar school

In 1964, Marks became the first boy from Garw grammar school to win a place at Oxford University, where he studied physics.

The list published by the DE included almost 40 grammar schools and a prep school, where parents typically pay fees for their children to attend.

He first touched the oval ball aged 11, when he started at a local grammar school and found it the dominant sport.

About 2,500 pupils in Northern Ireland attend grammar school preps, Christian and other independent schools.

At grammar school, Field joined the Young Conservatives.