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Mathematicians make it count in UK Maths Challenge

125 out of 125 for Peter Bullock

It was a great day for RGS Worcester & The Alice Ottley School as results of the UK Senior Mathematics Challenge arrived.

The UK Mathematical Challenge is one of the most prestigious subject based competitions in the country, with the 25 question multiple-choice paper being sat by over 70,000 candidates nationally. Of these, the top 7% are awarded gold certificates, the next 13% silver certificates and the next 20% receive bronze.

The outstanding RGSAO students were awarded a magnificent 12 gold, 23 silver and 16 bronze.

Top marks went to RGSAO pupil Peter Bullock of Leigh Sinton, who attained an unbelievable 125 out of 125. Peter’s amazing performance means that he will qualify for the first round of the British Mathematical Olympiad – the first stage in the process to select a team to represent the UK in the International Mathematical Olympiad, which is held every year. Fellow pupil Simon Harris of Droitwich has also qualified for the event.

“It was an amazing performance by the RGSAO maths team, especially Peter and Simon. I am glad to see all the pupils’ hard work has been rewarded,” commented Andy Rattue, Headmaster of RGS Worcester & The Alice Ottley School.