SchoolScoresRichard Huish College
Academy · Sixth form, ages 16 to 19 · Mixed
Part of RICHARD HUISH TRUST
South Road, Taunton, TA1 3DZ
01823 320800 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
752 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 33% | 27% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 62% | 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. | 38.3 | 33.8 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
31 subjects, 1,919 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 180 | 4% | 22% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 175 | 18% | 53% | 40% |
| Biology | 126 | 9% | 31% | 27% |
| Law | 117 | 16% | 38% | 17% |
| Geography | 107 | 7% | 25% | 23% |
| Business Studies:Single | 102 | 12% | 39% | 16% |
| Chemistry | 99 | 12% | 34% | 30% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 93 | 11% | 20% | 17% |
| Sociology | 88 | 11% | 28% | 20% |
| History | 86 | 2% | 24% | 23% |
| Economics | 83 | 10% | 39% | 26% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 72 | 17% | 50% | 38% |
| English Literature | 70 | 1% | 19% | 23% |
| Physics | 63 | 10% | 30% | 31% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 60 | 22% | 52% | 26% |
| Art and Design (Graphics) | 55 | 22% | 56% | 32% |
| Environmental Science | 55 | 9% | 22% | 14% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 41 | 0% | 15% | 24% |
| Classical Civilisation | 39 | 0% | 5% | 23% |
| Government and Politics | 39 | 8% | 31% | 26% |
| English Language | 37 | 3% | 19% | 13% |
| Religious Studies | 35 | 0% | 14% | 22% |
| French | 25 | 8% | 32% | 38% |
| Spanish | 24 | 13% | 38% | 34% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 18 | 11% | 56% | 59% |
| Geology | 12 | 8% | 17% | 25% |
| German | 8 | 13% | 50% | 42% |
| Music | 7 | 29% | 57% | 29% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Chinese, Japanese, Russian.
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.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
949 students in this year group.
87% — 6 points above the Somerset average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 87% | 81% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 11% | 7% |
| Work | 39% | 40% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 87% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
852 students in this year group.
59% — 12 points above the Somerset average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 59% | 47% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 23% | 14% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 59% | 59% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years | Not published | 20.9%* | 26.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan | Not published | 2.9%* | 2.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | Not published | 13.2%* | 11.9% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Taunton. Higher than 0% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 7.0%* | 17.5% |
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 2021/22.
Nearby secondary schools
- Bishop Fox's School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- King's College Taunton 0.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 35% A*/A at A level
- Queen's College 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 33% A*/A at A level
- The Castle School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 58% grade 5+ English and maths
- Taunton School 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 41% A*/A at A level
- Taunton Preparatory School 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Pyrland School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025, before conversion) · 26% grade 5+ English and maths
- Monkton Wood Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2023, before conversion) · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- King's College Prep 2.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Richard Huish College's Ofsted rating?
Richard Huish College hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did Richard Huish College do in its A levels?
In 2024/25, B- was the average A level grade.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 148791.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.