REECE Bibby’s sixth form would welcome him back with open arms, it said.

The 16-year-old Accrington singing sensation took a year off from his studies at St Christopher’s to compete in The X Factor.

In an interview with the Lancashire Telegraph last week, the youngster said he would definitely be completing his education.

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He said: “I need to do my education.

“I don’t want to have the mind of a 16-year-old.”

A school spokesman said: “Here at St Christopher’s we pride ourselves in supporting our students as they explore creative extra-curricular pastimes, but applaud Reece for his mature and sensible comments about how important it is to have a rounded and well-developed education.

“Should it be possible for him to pick up his AS Levels in English Language and Literature, Music, Music Technology and Maths, he would be welcomed back with open arms and nurtured with the same level of care and attention as each and every other student in our school community.”