State Funded

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State Sixth Form College

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A Level/ Vocational Level 3 
Level 2 Pathway/ GCSE

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Mental Health and Wellbeing Team
Learning Support Team

College EnRich Programme - https://www.huish.ac.uk/student-information/enrichment/ 

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Non-School Uniform 

The entry requirements for a Level 2 Pathway are a GCSE profile of mainly grade 3s including Mathematics and English Language.
The entry requirements for a Level 3 A Level or Mixed programme are at least five GCSEs at grade 9 to 4, including Mathematics and English Language. For a Triple Vocational qualification a Vocational Level 2 qualification at grade merit or above can be accepted in place of one GCSE. Some courses have higher requirements; these will be discussed with you at your Advice and Guidance meeting and your enrolment appointment and are listed on the course pages.

September 1st 

Our mission is to provide a transformative and enriching education through a culture that empowers independence, inspires curiosity, and nurtures critical thinkers to thrive and engage confidently with the world. You can select from over 40 Level 3 courses, progress with our Level 2 Pathway, start a career in Education with an Apprenticeship, or complete an Adult Learning qualification at Huish.

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Richard Huish College was originally formed in the 18th century. It was named after benefactor Richard Huish, a Taunton wool merchant who made his fortune in London. His will, when he died in 1615, provided the main part of the endowment for an educational foundation to be established which eventually grew into Huish’s Grammar School for Boys. This foundation also established Bishop Fox’s School for Girls, in Taunton.

The old Grammar School was erected in 1892 at the back of Grays Alms House, East Street, which is now Sainsburys car park. It was demolished in 1972. The new school was built at South Road, where it is today. The Headmaster in 1900 was R. Humphrey.

https://www.huish.ac.uk/boarding/about-huish-boarding/ 

We welcome UK and international students. We regularly attract service families in receipt of Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA), and British National (Overseas) (BN(O)s) from Hong Kong, amongst others. All students need to be eligible for EFSA funding 

Oak House Boarding - Under 5 Minutes Walk from Main Site 

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Both the college and baording facilities are rated Oustnading by Ofsted

In 2024 our boarding facility, Oak House was rated ‘Outstanding’ in a social care inspection by Ofsted.

 “The happy and welcoming atmosphere created by staff radiates throughout the boarding provision. Students very much like staying here and have formed long-standing positive relationships with each other. Students respect and care for one another, valuing each other’s differences and positively celebrating diversity. Students said that staying in the boarding house is like being part of one big family”.

“Students particularly like that staff treat them with respect and as young adults rather than children. They also appreciate that staff are open to their views and ideas for further development of the college”.

Ofsted 2024