SEVEN-YEAR-OLD Rupert Stringer left teachers and parents spellbound with his world-class spelling skills.

Rupert, a pupil at St Joseph's Primary School in Bridgwater, answered 100 questions to make his mark on World Spelling Day's spell-ometer.

He is now listed as 79th on the list of top spellers across the world, and 21st in his category of four to seven-year-olds.

Mum Deborah said: “We're very pleased with the result and I'm very proud of him. Rupert was on a huge high afterwards and now just wants to do some more.

“It was about speed and their ability to read as well as spelling. It was quite exciting, especially as we had to wait 15 hours to see if he would still be in the Hall of Fame at the end of it.”

Students played at home and at school against other students around the world in live games of spelling. Each game lasted for 60 seconds and students could play up to 100 games, earning points for their personal tally. There were five levels of play and 20 games on each one.

Those who answered the most questions correctly appeared on the Hall of Fame.

For more information on World Spelling Day, visit bridgwatermercury.co.uk/schools.

http://www.worldspellingday.com/