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School · 16 plusiSource and licenceOfficial record from Get Information about Schools (DfE). Results, attendance, pupil numbers, finance and inspection outcomes are from the Department for Education and Ofsted, as published.Governor records: Get Information about Schools, as at 25 October 2026.Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.Governance Register calculates the connections.How we handle data

Richard Huish College

Academy 16-19 converter 16 plus school in Taunton (Somerset).

Pupils
0
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Free school meals (register)
0.0%
register figure (GIAS)
SEN support
-
not published
Capacity
-
not recorded
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

Based in Taunton, Richard Huish College delivers high quality education to more than 2,250 students a year and is one of the only a few state Sixth Form Colleges in the country to offer a boarding option. It is a place where you can expand your horizons and develop among like-minded people.

Richard Huish College is part of the Richard Huish Trust , a group of educational organisations that spans primary, secondary and further education, committed to delivering exceptional education. Our vision is to provide exceptional, student-centred education, through a broad and wide-ranging curriculum.

For 16-19 year olds we offer a wide range of Level 3 A Level and Vocational Courses and a Level 2 Pathway into Further Education. But its not just about studying at Huish, be sure to check out our Student Life section to see how through personal support and our EnRICH offering, you can really develop yourself during your time with us.

We also offer Apprenticeships , specialising in educational and accountancy careers, and have a range of professional qualifications available to adult learners looking to change or advance their careers. If you would like more information email us at or phone 01823 320800 .

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development

Key facts

URN
148791
Type
Academy 16-19 converter
Phase
16 plus
Ages
16 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
Somerset
Constituency
Taunton and Wellington
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Opened
2021

Governing body (13 current, 3 former)

iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mr Richard HatcherChair of Local Governing BodyAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Barbara Barratt FormerChair of Local Governing BodyAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2022 · term ended 2025

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Ms Anna GabrielLocal GovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2026 · until 2030
Ms Shelagh PritchardLocal GovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2026 · until 2030
Mrs Alice BridleLocal GovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2026 · until 2030
Mr Michael WilsonLocal GovernorElected by parentssince 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Tom TorjussenLocal GovernorElected by school staffsince 2025 · until 2029
Ms Hannah CurtisLocal GovernorElected by school staffsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr David SnellLocal GovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Johanna MarksLocal GovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Richard WoodLocal GovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Ian BrownLocal GovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Hannah ClunieLocal Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professionalsince 2022
Emma FieldingLocal GovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2020
Mr Andrew Phillips FormerLocal GovernorParent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidatessince 2024 · term ended 2026
Ms Barbara Barratt FormerLocal GovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2022 · term ended 2025

Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record