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Abigail O'Leary

Boy, 8, passes GCSE maths with highest grade - while teaching himself to program

An eight-year-old boy passed a GCSE maths exam with the highest grade possible - while also teaching himself hot to program.

Kautilya Katariya, sat the exam while he was in year three of primary school at Wootton Park School in - almost eight years earlier than most children do.

His astounding achievements came after teachers assessed his ability in the subject, determining he has the skills to study maths along years 10, 11 and 12.

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