12 November 2026

Students at Clarendon Sixth Form College are celebrating after triumphing in this year’s UK Senior Mathematical Challenge.

The prestigious national competition, organised by the UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT), aims to inspire problem solving and mathematical reasoning in young people. This year, students secured a total of five silver certificates and four bronze certificates; a record for the college.

The challenge, which is a paper based test, challenges students with a series of demanding mathematical problems designed to test logical thinking, creativity and resilience. Topics included algebra, geometry, combinatorics and number theory.

Silver certificates were awarded to Sarwaan Sarwaan, Hollie Bright, Jake Hall, Abid Iqbal and Oliver Moore whilst bronze certificates were awarded to Nadiya Tiplady, Yves-Nathan Madou, George Mayson-Crashley, Kai Colegate.

The Senior Maths Challenge supports the college’s ongoing commitment to preparing students for higher level study and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Participation in the challenge also forms a key part of the college’s ‘Futures’ programme, which supports students across the curriculum to achieve their highest potential.

Jonathan Burgess, deputy head of A-levels at Clarendon Sixth Form College, said: “We were delighted to have achieved five silver and four bronze certificates this year.  Our students have excelled, showing their immense talent and ability to tackle and solve complex mathematical problems.  I am sure that they all have outstanding futures ahead of them.”

To find out more about A-levels at Clarendon Sixth Form College, visit www.clarendon.ac.uk or call 0161 908 6600.