An Outstanding Achievement at the National Mathematics Finals

We are absolutely delighted to celebrate the incredible success of our Year 6 mathematicians, who earned two places in the National Mathematics Finals held at Oxford University.

This is a phenomenal achievement. Not only did we have two teams competing—more than many of the other schools, including several independent schools—but both teams performed exceptionally well. Out of 33 teams from across the country, Dorchester achieved an outstanding 9th and 10th place. Remarkably, just one or two more correct answers would have moved us into 2nd and 3rd place.

Team 1: Sanaya, Sayan, Wael and Shreeyansh


Team 2: Sahasra, Riya, Seerat and Ishani

What makes this accomplishment even more impressive is that, of the top ten schools, only one other state school was represented. The remaining schools were all independent schools, making our pupils’ success even more remarkable.

The competition questions were extremely challenging, but our children demonstrated outstanding resilience, determination and teamwork throughout the day. They approached every problem with enthusiasm and supported one another brilliantly.

We hope all of the children enjoyed this unforgettable experience and are as proud of their achievements as we are of them. They have been exceptional ambassadors for our school, and we are incredibly proud of every single one of them. Congratulations to all eight pupils on this truly outstanding accomplishment!