Our Results

Huish is one of the best Sixth Form Colleges in the country for results and consistently ranked highly when compared to all other educational institutions for its students’ added value.

At Huish you can achieve more than you thought possible! Whatever your level of achievement at GCSE or background, if you really want to succeed, then we provide a powerful combination of excellent courses, personal support and enrichment that will ensure you get your choice of University or employment.

Level 3 Class of 2026 results

In 2026 the overall A Level pass rate at Huish was 99%, with a hugely impressive 31% of students achieving an A/A* and almost 60% of students achieving high grades A*-B, significantly above the national average.

82% of A Level students gained A*- C grades. Top performers did extremely well across a wide range of courses, with 98 students (over 10%) achieving three or more A*/A grades.

We were particularly delighted that two Huish Fine Art students and five Huish Photography students were individually commended by the exam board as being amongst the very top performing students in the country out of 40,000 entries nationally.

Student results on Extended Diploma Vocational qualifications were equally exceptional, with over 85% of students achieving high grades, with at least one Distinction grade in their profile and 25 students (16%) gaining the very top results of triple Distinction*.

We are very proud of our consistency in helping all learners to achieve their very best.

View additional performance data for Richard Huish College.

What our students progress on to achieve

Our students go on to achieve great things and we will support you to explore a full range of progression options, from University to Degree Apprenticeships and employment. Visit our Careers and Progression section for more information about the support we offer and our Careers programme.

View our 2025 Destination Report for more information about our students’ future destinations or read our latest student journey news.

We will prepare you to become an independent learner to ensure you are well-equipped for your future. Huish students excel at university.

Higher Education Statistics Agency data shows proportionally more Huish students achieved First Class Honours degrees in the 2024-25 academic year when compared to the Sixth Form College, State and Independent sectors. 

The SFCA HESA Report 2024-2025 details the degree levels achieved by former Huish students.

If you are planning your application to Huish and need some help choosing an Apprenticeship or your Study Programme subject(s) you can contact the Careers and Progression team – careers@richuish.ac.uk.

Class of 2026 results and destinations

Here are some of the fantastic achievements and destinations of our Class of 2026:

• Lewis Canaku (Bishop Fox’s School), and Danidhu Kavisekara, who each achieved an amazing 4 A*s. Lewis is planning a Gap Year followed by University in 2027. Danidhu (The Castle School) will read Computer Science at the University of Warwick.
• Nadine Matull (Bishop Fox’s School, A* A* A*), Evie Titley (Monkton Wood Academy, A* A* A* A), Grace Liang (Monkton Wood Academy, A* A* A B) all secured places at Oxford University to study Law with German Law, Chemistry and Law respectively.
• Zoe Lloyd (A* A* A) studied Law, Sociology and Classics, and is going to study International Human Rights Law at the University of York.
• Twins, Grace (A B B) and Darcy Bulbeck (A* A* A), former Monkton Wood Academy students, are off to study Philosophy and Spanish at the University of Bristol and Bakery and Patisserie Technology at University College Brimingham respectively.
• Zoë Buttivant (Kingsmead School, A* A* A* A) studied French, German, English Literature and Geography, and is off to Emmanuel College, Cambridge to study Modern and Medieval Languages (German and Spanish).
• Erin Wood (The Castle School, A* A* A C) studied Fine Art, English Literature, Environmental Science and EPQ, and has a deferred place to study Set and Costume Design at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts.
• Katie Driscoll (Holyrood Academy, D*D*D) completed her Health and Social Care Extended Diploma with fantastic grades. She starts a job in October call handling for The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust SWAST and aims to become a paramedic through the degree apprenticeship program.
• Erin Regan (Bishop Foxes, A* A* A B) is excited to study Biomedical Sciences at the University of Warwick.
• Max Gillard (Uffculme School, D*D*D*) completed his Uniformed Protective Services Extended Diploma with top grades and is off to join the RAF.
• MJ Sumadsad started her journey at Huish on our Level 2 Pathway and demonstrated amazing resilience and creativity. Having successfully completed Level 2, MJ chose to study Photography, Graphics and Vocational Business, achieving excellent grades in each (A* A* Dist). She is now off to study Fashion Marketing at Manchester Metropolitan University. MJ said “The teachers being amazing for supporting me through this journey especially during my level 2 pathway”. Best of luck to MJ!
• Kelsey Danao (Pyrland School, Dist Dist B) studied Applied Science, Health and Social Care, and Psychology, and is now off to the University of Exeter to study Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography)
• Christopher Heydon (Uffculme School, A* A A A) is off to study Mechanical Engineering at Swansea University and aims to eventually working for an automotive company.