WALNEY School's Head Boy has set his sights on a career in Law after 'overwhelming' GCSE results.

Jacob Sharif, 16, excelled in English Language, English Literature and History - scoring the top mark of 9 across all three.

He has an ambition of working in the legal sector.

He said: “For a long time now I have wanted to study international law and I am looking at going to Leeds University to pursue it.

"I feel that my skills fit in well with working in the legal sector and I am looking forward to the challenge.”