BRIGHT sparks at Holyrood Academy in Chard came third in a county-wide maths competition.

Calum Syrett, Connor Caddick, Tilly Porthouse and Lauren Maidment took part in the challenge, which included a Fizz-Buzz round, a speed round and a head-to-head round.

They finished third, only a handful of points behind winners Millfield and Wellington in second.

Calum, Connor, head teacher Martin Brook, Tilly and Lauren are pictured right.