STUDENTS from Queen Elizabeth’s School secured an impressive second place at the UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT) Team Maths Challenge for the South West.

The team, made up of Reuben and Toby (year 9) and Sabine and Isaac (year 8), competed against schools from across the region, hosted at fellow Ted Wragg Trust school, Exmouth Community College.

Taking part in the competition for the first time, the QE team rose to the challenge, working together to tackle a series of demanding mathematical problems and activities.

Their performance saw them finish second overall, ahead of a number of experienced teams from local schools.

The UKMT Team Maths Challenge is designed to promote problem-solving, teamwork and a love of mathematics, with participants working collaboratively through a range of rounds testing speed, accuracy and reasoning.

As part of the Ted Wragg Trust, the result reflects the school’s strong focus on developing mathematical thinking, with students encouraged to reason, problem-solve and apply their knowledge in a range of contexts.

Ms Paula Smith, headteacher at Queen Elizabeth’s School, said: “We’re incredibly proud of the team for this fantastic achievement. To place second in their first competition is a brilliant result. They represented the school wonderfully, working together and showing great determination and quick thinking.”

Moira Marder, CEO of the Ted Wragg Trust, said: “This is a great example of students working collaboratively as a team, challenging themselves and thriving. Opportunities like this help build confidence, resilience and a genuine love of learning. A huge well done to the everyone who took part.”

• Queen Elizabeth's School (QE) is an 11-18 co-educational secondary school with a rich and proud history serving Crediton and the surrounding villages since 1547. QE is a place where every individual is empowered and their curriculum strives to challenge students, inspiring their curiosity and creativity.