Meet Esther Okade The Mathematics Genius Aged 10

A 10-year-old Nigerian, Esther Okade, from Walsall has enrolled on an Open University to study maths months after she passed her A-levels. One of Esther's dreams is to  study for a PhD before running her own bank gained a C grade in her maths GCSE aged six. Her younger brother Isiah is already studying for his A-levels - also aged six.

The siblings are both home-schooled by their mother Omonefe, who has converted the living room of their semi-detached, three-bedroom house into a makeshift classroom. Mathematician Mrs Okade, 37, said:

‘Esther is doing so well. She took a test recently and scored 100 per cent. Applying to the university was an interesting process because of her age. We even had to talk to the vice-chancellor. After they interviewed her they realised that this has been her idea from the beginning. From the age of seven Esther has wanted to go to university.

But I was afraid it was too soon. She would say, “Mum, when am I starting?”, and go on and on and on. Finally, after three years she told me, “Mum, I think it is about time I started university now”.’