Russell House School is proud to announce that its General Knowledge Quiz Team has triumphed at the General Knowledge Quiz Club National Finals, held at Oxford University.

The competition attracted 435 teams from 260 schools, with only 34 top teams qualifying for the live finals - a remarkable feat in itself! Russell House was the only school from Kent to make it to the finals and emerged victorious after a tense series of rounds:

Round 1: Joint 1st place (with 10 teams)

Round 2: Joint 1st place (with 2 teams)

Round 3: Joint 2nd place (with 2 teams)

Round 4: Joint 1st place (with 1 team)

Round 5: Sole 1st place

Final Round: Crowned National Champions!

Their exceptional consistency and teamwork under pressure secured them the title, marking a proud moment in the School’s history. The Quiz Team’s victory further exemplifies the School’s commitment to learning excellence beyond the classroom.

Celebrations and Reactions

Mr Craig McCarthy, Headmaster of Russell House, shared:

This win is a testament to our pupils’ dedication, curiosity, and teamwork. The General Knowledge Quiz Club Championship is a formidable challenge, and our pupils rose to every stage with composure and enthusiasm. We're immensely proud of their remarkable achievement.

About the Quiz Club General Knowledge Championship

Administered by Quiz Club, the UK’s premier school quiz provider, this championship challenges pupil teams on a broad spectrum of subjects - history, literature, science, geography, and current affairs. Competitors move through live online heats before advancing to the final showdown, this year staged at Oxford University.

Quiz Club organises national championships in general knowledge, science, and maths. Pupils participate in online heats and semifinals. Top teams advance to live finals at prestigious venues like Oxford University. Learn more at www.quizclub.org.