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MATHS PATHWAY

Maths Competition Pathway for United Kingdom

A staged route from first maths challenges to national olympiad-style competitions.

This pathway is based on competition region and does not confirm participant eligibility. Check each competition's details and official rules before applying.

Expert Level

The highest level of challenge, usually requiring exceptional depth or national-level performance.

4 competitions

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Mathematics
United Kingdom

Mathematical Olympiad for Girls

QUICK SUMMARY

A UK mathematics olympiad where girls and young women solve five challenging proof-based problems. Open to school-nominated students across the UK, with each school able to enter up to four participants. Rated Expert Level, with difficulty mainly coming from advanced problem-solving, rigorous mathematical reasoning and written proofs.

Age 15–18
School Only

COMPETITION LEVEL

Expert Level

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE

22 Sept 2026

COMPETITION DATE

22 Sept 2026

Expired / Completed
Mathematics
United Kingdom

British Mathematical Olympiad Round 1

QUICK SUMMARY

A UK mathematical olympiad where students solve six demanding proof-based problems. Open to eligible secondary-school students who qualify through the Senior Mathematical Challenge or are entered at their school’s discretion. Rated Expert Level, with difficulty mainly coming from advanced problem-solving, rigorous written proofs and selective progression to BMO Round 2.

Up to age 14
Individual Allowed

COMPETITION LEVEL

Expert Level

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE

26 Oct 2025

COMPETITION DATE

19 Nov 2025

Expired / Completed
Mathematics
United Kingdom

British Mathematical Olympiad (BMO)

QUICK SUMMARY

A UK mathematical olympiad where students solve demanding proof-based problems across two rounds. Open to full-time secondary-school students through registered UKMT centres, with progression based mainly on performance in the Senior Mathematical Challenge and BMO Round 1. Rated Expert Level, with difficulty mainly coming from advanced problem-solving, rigorous proofs and highly selective progression.

Age 14–19
School Only

COMPETITION LEVEL

Expert Level

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE

19 Nov 2025

COMPETITION DATE

19 Nov 2025

Expired / Completed
Mathematics
United Kingdom

British Mathematical Olympiad Round 2

QUICK SUMMARY

A UK mathematical olympiad where students solve four exceptionally difficult proof-based problems. Open mainly to around 100 top performers from BMO Round 1, with discretionary school entries also permitted. Rated Expert Level, with difficulty mainly coming from advanced problem-solving, rigorous proofs and highly selective progression towards UK IMO training.

School Only

COMPETITION LEVEL

Expert Level

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE

24 Dec 2025

COMPETITION DATE

21 Jan 2026