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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https://www.huish.ac.uk/student-information/enrichment/societies/ 

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

Non-School Uniform 

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.

The entry requirements for a Level 2 Pathway are a GCSE profile of mainly grade 3s including Mathematics and English Language. If you don’t have GCSEs, are home‑schooled and not taking any formal exams, or are applying from overseas without an equivalent Level 2 qualification, we will invite you to complete an assessment with us in Maths and English prior to an Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) meeting.

This will help us to get a better understanding of your current skills and make sure the Level 2 Pathway is an appropriate programme. Please note that this is a mandatory part of the Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) process and enables us to provide you with the most appropriate support.

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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I am writing this testimonial with sincere gratitude for the exceptional care and support provided by Oak House in nurturing and guiding both of our children during their time at Huish.

Being separated by substantial distance is undoubtedly one of the most difficult dynamics we had to work through as a family and we couldn’t have done it without the support of Huish staff.

The care extended to both our children has gone beyond the essentials of accommodation and education. The staff members truly embrace their role as surrogate parents, offering love, support and a healthy environment of independence.

Communication between the boarding house and us, as parents, has been outstanding. Our initial and ongoing point of contact in Maria Smith, has kept us well informed from the international perspective, whilst Kerry and her team have provided the day-to-day support. Personalised emails, calls and face-to-face meetings with both ourselves and the children’s grandparents/guardians reassured us all that both children were in safe hands.

We are eternally grateful to the staff for their exceptional care and unwavering commitment to our children’s wellbeing. Both children are two very different individuals and have needed very different care during their time at Oak House. The boarding house staff truly exceeded our expectations, and their dedication has left an indelible mark on the Baker clan. We wholeheartedly recommend Oak House to any parent who seeks an enriching environment for their ‘soon to be adult’. You will be so glad you made the choice!

With very best wishes,

The Baker Family

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