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Richard Huish College
16+ · Mixed · Ages 16–19 · 16–19 academy
South Road, Taunton TA1 3DZ · huish.ac.uk · 01823 320800
Overview
- Ofsted
- Outstanding
- 2019 framework · inspected Apr 2022
- A levels, 2024/25
- B-
- average result (38.3 points per entry)
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Free school meals
- 0%
- Trust
- Richard Huish Trust
The official school record (Department for Education)
Results
In 2024/25 the average A level result was grade B- (38.3 points per entry).
A levels and other 16 to 18 results
A level average grade
| 2024/25 | Trend | Average grade | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| 752 students | B- (38.3) | Above average +0.31 | |
| 763 students | B (38.5) | Above average +0.33 | |
| 404 students | Dist (34) | Above average +0.31 |
15.9%AAB or better
88.9%finished their course
| Earlier years: A level | Students | Average grade | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 695 | B- (37) | +0.22 |
| 2022/23 | 657 | B- (36.2) | — |
| 2021/22 | 626 | B (39.4) | — |
| 2018/19 | 640 | B- (35.6) | +0.10 |
| 2017/18 | 688 | C+ (34.3) | -0.13 |
| 2016/17 | 807 | C+ (32.6) | 0.00 |
| 2015/16 | 803 | C+ (32.1) | +0.04 |
Where sixth-form leavers went
2015/162016/172017/182018/192019/202021/222022/232023/24
| Left in 2023/24 | Since 2021/22 | |
|---|---|---|
| University | 34.9 | −5.4 |
| Further and other education | 3.1 | +0.2 |
| Further education | 1.5 | +0.4 |
| Other education | 1.6 | −0.1 |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8 | +0.1 |
| Employment | 39 | +0.5 |
| Not in a lasting destination | 11.9 | +3.9 |
| Activity not captured | 4.3 | +0.7 |
Ofsted
Richard Huish College was judged Outstanding at its last graded inspection, on 26 April 2022, under Ofsted’s 2019 framework.
- Overall
- Outstanding
- Inspected
- 26 Apr 2022
- Graded inspection
Safeguarding effectiveInspection reports
Graded areas
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
|---|---|
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |