A MATHS bus made a stop at a Swindon primary school to help pupils get to grips with fractions and equations.

Sponsored by Zurich Financial Services, the space-themed maths bus was boarded by more than 60 children from Pinehurst Junior School yesterday.

The specially adapted double decker bus is inspired by a government initiative to raise numeracy standards in schools.

Headteacher Steve Hobbs said: "Maths in Space Adventure and its mission of making maths exciting and engaging, provides a great boost for our pupils and the opportunity for real mathematical development."

Since being launched last September the maths bus has helped nearly 9,000 children at 100 schools nationwide.