SchoolScoresHuish Episcopi Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
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Wincanton Road, Huish Episcopi Academy, Langport, TA10 9SS
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 6 May 2026 , published 15 June 2026.
In short: 2 strong, 5 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
12 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Somerset comparisons use the 22 of its 36 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 14 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 22nd highest of 22 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 0% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 0% | 78% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 22nd highest of 22 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 0% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 0% | 80% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 21st highest of 22 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 1% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 17% | 72% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 12 parents who had raised a concern 21st highest of 21 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 0% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 0% | 67% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 22nd highest of 22 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 0% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 0%said yes | 76% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Somerset figures pool parents at the Somerset schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
230 pupils in this year group.
57% — 17 points above the Somerset average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 57% | 40% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 50.6 | 43.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
65 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 16% | 27% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 37% | 54% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 30.3 | 33.8 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
23 subjects, 174 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 23 | 9% | 30% | 40% |
| Psychology | 22 | 0% | 23% | 19% |
| Biology | 13 | 0% | 23% | 27% |
| Business Studies:Single | 10 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Physics | 9 | 11% | 11% | 31% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 8 | 0% | 0% | 38% |
| Economics | 8 | 13% | 25% | 26% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 8 | 0% | 25% | 59% |
| Chemistry | 7 | 0% | 43% | 30% |
| Geography | 7 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 7 | 14% | 14% | 17% |
| History | 6 | 0% | 17% | 23% |
| Logic / Philosophy | 6 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Computer Studies / Computing, Drama and Theatre Studies, English Literature, Law, Art and Design (Photography), Art and Design (Textiles), Sociology, Design and Technology (Product Design), Film Studies, English Language and Literature.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Somerset. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 199 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 198 |
| Of those, offered a place | 198 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 257 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 24th highest of 35 state secondary schools in Somerset. Higher than 29% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 19.5% | 22.8%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 33rd highest of 35 state secondary schools in Somerset. Higher than 6% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.8% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 27th highest of 35 state secondary schools in Somerset. Higher than 31% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.3% | 15.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 27th highest of 35 state secondary schools in Somerset. Higher than 19% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.4% | 9.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 35 state secondary schools in Somerset. Lower than 64% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.5% | 9.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 35 state secondary schools in Somerset. Lower than 62% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 21.2% | 24.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 15th lowest of 35 state secondary schools in Somerset. Lower than 31% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 23.8 | 38.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 35 state secondary schools in Somerset. Lower than 51% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.6% | 9.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded4 pupils | 0.32% | 0.30% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 24th highest of 35 state secondary schools in Somerset. Higher than 52% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.9 | 17.6 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 9th highest of 35 state secondary schools in Somerset. Higher than 66% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.5 | 11.4 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 17th highest of 35 state secondary schools in Somerset. Higher than 51% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 13.5% | 14.2%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Questions parents ask
What is Huish Episcopi Academy's Ofsted rating?
Huish Episcopi Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 6 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 2 strong, 5 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Huish Episcopi Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 12 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Huish Episcopi Academy?
0% of the 12 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Huish Episcopi Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Huish Episcopi Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 198 families put Huish Episcopi Academy as their first choice for 199 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 198 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 150038.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, A levels 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.