Referee and musician among the professions being sought by Spalding Grammar School pupils

From refereeing, to musicianship to law, Spalding Grammar School pupils are looking at a host of different careers after picking up their GCSE results.

Luke Hood would eventually like to become a professional referee and at the age of 16 is already qualified enough to referee Peterborough and District League games as well as run the line for the likes of Holbeach United and Pinchbeck United in the United Counties League.

He earned an eight, five sevens and two sixes and will study PE, Psychology and Business in sixth form.

“I started reffing when I was 16 and I really enjoy it,” Luke said. “I’ve had good feedback on the promotion scheme.”

Henry Turner meanwhile is heading to Springwood High School in King’s Lynn to study A Levels, particularly as a keen musician. He plays clarinet, saxophone, guitar and bass guitar.

Dominic Saju picked up the equivalent of an A* and 5As and wants to go into law eventually.

Dad Saju Mathew, said: “He has done his best and I’m very happy for him.”

Sepsio Irotumhe is going to study PE, Art and Psychology A Levels at Spalding Grammar.

“I’m pleased to get what I wanted,” he said. “I’d like to do something like architecture when I’m older so I can use something with my art.”

Spalding Grammar headmaster Mr Steven Wilkinson, said: “Congratulations to the students and staff for another year of remarkable achievements at the Grammar School.

“As more and more subjects come to terms with new specifications, the number of students achieving in line with those ambitious targets set by the government is in line with previous years, including a pleasing increase in English.

“Twelve students achieved grade of seven or higher in at least 10 subjects and our star performer, Adam Arnfield, secured eleven nines and two eights.

“The school continues to excel in the Sciences and results were also strong in the practical subjects such as Technology and Physical Education where over 60 per cent of grades were at seven or above.”

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