Hugo has the winning formula

Upper Sixth pupil Hugo has been placed joint 10th in the country after a phenomenal performance in the British Mathematical Olympiad.

Following Hugo's success in the first round of the British Mathematical Olympiad, he was invited to participate in the second round - an extremely challenging 3 ½ hour long paper, comprising four demanding questions where he obtained the highest award of Distinction, and was placed joint 10^th in the country.

This result meant he was very close to being chosen for the national squad to compete internationally. This is truly a phenomenal result, and we cannot recall anyone ever doing this well at the senior level.

Hugo's name and achievement will forever be recorded alongside the other high scorers on the UKMT website, as well as published in their Olympiad books.

Hugo was presented with his medal, certificate and a book prize for his outstanding performance in assembly on Friday 11 March.

Jeremy Walker, Head Master of St Peter's School, York, said: "Hugo’s achievement is quite remarkable and testament to his diligence and creativity along with his natural aptitude.  His hard work, and the support of his teachers, is a real inspiration to others and I look forward to all he will achieve in the future."