The three students had previously scored highly in the UK Maths Trust Junior Mathematical Challenge in May, with their impressive results qualifying them to progress to the UKMT Junior Kangaroo round of the contest.

Similarly to the previous stage, the 60-minute Junior Kangaroo featured 25 multiple-choice questions, each designed to encourage mathematical reasoning.

Maths Teacher Lucy Edwards organised the event at our school, which is part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust.

“The Junior Maths Challenge takes place every year, also an Intermediate and Senior Maths Challenge yearly, with some students qualifying for follow-on rounds from each competition,” she explained.

“This was a follow-on round from the Junior Maths Challenge, whereby these three students have qualified.”

Among the high-fliers, Charlotte achieved a Bronze Award, while George and Jan both attained Silver, with Jan’s result Best in School.

Miss Edwards continued: "These students are amongst the minority who have ever been to our school to achieve this outstanding level.  

“Each student received a certificate indicating their award level.”

She added: “These events are important to build resilience for students tackling challenging problems, as well as promote a love for Maths.

“This also encourages the development of students’ reasoning, creative thinking, and deduction skills required for GCSE and A-Levels.”