Dauntsey's annual Dodecahedron Competition challenges young mathematicians

A pupil from Clifton College Prep School in Bristol has won Dauntsey’s annual Dodecahedron Competition. 

Jonathan took first prize in this highly respected maths competition, now in its 29th year. Second prize went to a pupil from Sandroyd School, Salisbury and third place to a pupil from St John’s, Marlborough. 

The competition is designed to give the most able mathematicians aged 12 and under the opportunity to stretch and challenge themselves beyond their normal maths curriculum.

More than one thousand candidates had completed the Preliminary Round in their own schools and the 26 finalists selected represented 16 schools from across the South-West region. 

The final included completing two mathematical investigations, a tough multiple-choice paper and, to round off the day, a ‘Maths Trail’ around Dauntsey’s site.

Pete Mobbs, Head of Maths at Dauntsey’s, said: “The competition is all about getting pupils enthused about maths and the standard this year was, as always, extremely high.

“Congratulations to all the finalists who joined us at Dauntsey’s and especially to the winner, Jonathan. He takes home the coveted Dodecahedron trophy to host at Clifton College for a year, together with a plaque for him to keep.”

Dauntsey's is a leading co-educational boarding and day school for 11-18 year olds.