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Huish recreates the magic of Oz!

Richard Huish College kicked off February with a magical bang, staging The Wiz—a dynamic, student-led production that reimagined the classic tale of The Wizard of Oz with an electrifying mix of soul, funk, and vibrant choreography

Student as the Wiz


Huish Law School Triumph in Regional Bar Mock Trial Competition

Richard Huish College mooting team has been crowned the winners of the South-West regional heat for the prestigious Bar Mock Trial competition.

Law students with certificate


Half Term Women’s Rugby Open Day

February half term is fast approaching and therefore so is our Women’s Rugby Open Day.

Huish sport graphic for the half term women's rugby open day. Green background with text and an image of a rugby player with a ball.


Huish Law School launches in Somerset

Richard Huish College officially launched Huish Law School with a Law Conference and opening ceremony for their new law facilities.

Students, staff and visitors standing in the mock court room with student dressed as a judge


Half Term Men’s Rugby Open Day

February half term is fast approaching and therefore so is our Men’s Rugby Open Day!

Huish sport graphic for the half term men's rugby open day. Green background with text and an image of a rugby player with folded arms.


Half-Term Netball Open Day

February half term is fast approaching and therefore so is our Netball Open Day!

Huish sport graphic for the half term netball open day. Green background with text and an image of a netball player holding a ball.


Half-Term Netball Open Day

February half term is fast approaching and therefore so is our Netball Open Day!

Huish sport graphic for the half term netball open day. Green background with text and an image of a netball player holding a ball.


Physics students win brace of medals in British Physics Olympiad

Physics students recently won a brace of medals in Round 1 of the British Physics Olympiad,

A group of students holding their certificates for taking part in the British Physics Olympiad.


76 Huish students qualify for AoC Sport National Championships

Congratulations to 76 students who recently qualified for the Academy of College’s National Championships.

Huish's men's basketball team smile and cheer as they hold a banner showing they qualified for the AoC National Championships.


Spring Concert

Join us for our annual Spring Concert featuring performances various ensembles. More information coming soon.

student playing violin



Richard Huish College students spread Christmas cheer with acts of kindness

Students and staff at Richard Huish College made Christmas more meaningful this year by giving back to the community.

Some students posing with wrapped and packed boxes of donated food items


Launch of the Huish Law Society

Richard Huish College Law Society has debuted for the first time this academic year. This esteemed and talented collective hopes to enrich young law students’ lives.

Law Society with representative from DJB


Christmas Football Camp

We’re pleased to announce the return of our holiday camp for children aged 8-13, all in time for the Christmas break!

Huish Tigers children playing football on 3G pitch


Christmas Football Camp

We’re pleased to announce the return of our holiday camp for children aged 8-13, all in time for the Christmas break!

Huish Tigers children playing football on 3G pitch


Christmas Jumper Day

Wear your Christmas jumper to college!

A group of students and staff wearing their Christmas jumpers in 2023.


Christmas Swap Shop

The Christmas swap shop (9th December) is a great chance for students and staff to help themselves to jumpers, decorations and accessories – all for free.

A poster promoting the 2024 Xmas Jumper Swap Shop, organised by the Sustainability Society.


Musgrove Park doctors visit Richard Huish College to inspire future medics

Musgrove Park Hospital doctors visited Huish to host a special evening designed for young people who have made applications to study medicine at university.

Two doctors running a practice interview with a Huish student hoping to study medicine at university.


Huish Remembers The Fallen

On Monday 11th November, Richard Huish College staff and students held a Remembrance Ceremony to honour those who served to defend our democratic freedoms and way of life.

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Christmas Celebration

Join us in celebrating the Christmas season at Taunton Minster for an afternoon of festive music, readings and traditional carols.

Christmas Celebration promotion


Huish Hosts AoC Regional Sports Tournament

Richard Huish College recently welcomed ambitious students from eight different colleges for the Association of Colleges (AoC) South West Regionals sports tournament.

Collage of four sports at the AOC regionals - rugby, netball, football and cross country.


Drama Showcase 2024

This is a free event, open to all.

Old dramatic building


Drama Showcase 2024

This is a free event, open to all.

Old dramatic building


2025 Huish Musical – The Wiz!

Following a string of successful sell-out productions, Huish are excited to announce their next theatre production – The Wiz!

The Wiz logo - gold text


Huish Students Enrich their Learning Experience

Richard Huish College ran its first EnRICH Day of the academic year on Friday 4th October with a wide range of external trips and activities on offer to students.

Students during Enrich Day


The Wiz

Richard Huish College Performing Arts EnRICH presents The Wiz. 

The Wiz logo - gold text


Children and Young People’s Mental Health: Level 2 Online Course

This free course is ideal for adults looking to understand more about children and young people’s mental health, and allows you to earn a qualification in your own time with the College’s support.


Caring for Children and Young People: Level 2 Online Course

This free course is ideal for adults looking to understand more about caring for children and young people, and allows you to earn a qualification in your own time with the College’s support.


Richard Huish College students excel with stunning A Level and Vocational results

Huish students are once again celebrating superb Level 3 Vocational and A Level results after putting tremendous hard work and determination into their studies.

Large group photo of students and staff celebrating on results day


Huish Law School Student Achieves Success at Award Ceremony in London

Richard Huish College student, Lucy Halley, recently attended the final of the Doughty Street Chambers Law Essay Writing Competition and was awarded second prize. 

Law Winners


GCSE Results Support Event

Received your GCSE results and need advice or guidance? Learn more about Huish’s GCSE Results Support event.

Coloured text showing GCSE RESULTS SUPPORT EVENT


GCSE Results Support Event

Received your GCSE results and need advice or guidance? Learn more about Huish’s GCSE Results Support event.

Coloured text showing GCSE RESULTS SUPPORT EVENT


Huish Student Highly Commended in National Mock Trial ‘Court Artist’ Competition

Huish Art student Medeea Silem has been recognised in the National Bar Mock Trial Competition 2024 for artwork produced as a ‘Court Artist’.

Greyscale artwork of three participants in the mock trial.


Richard Huish College Dragons Den 2024: Showcasing the Future of Entrepreneurship

At the beginning of July, Huish, in partnership with the Taunton Chamber of Commerce, proudly hosted the Dragons Den 2024 competition.

A group shot of students and panel members who were involved with Richard Huish College Dragons Den 2024


Results Day Celebration

Celebrate your Level 3 Results with us.

Large group with balloons celebrating results day


Huish teacher wins Teacher Champion Game Changer Award

Congratulations to Joanna Clare, Richard Huish College A Level Chemistry Course Manager, who recently won a Game Changer Award at The Teacher Champion Awards.

Joanna Clare and Maisie Miles at The Teacher Champion Awards 2024. Jo holds her certificate and award.


Huish student wins second prize in Oxford University’s ‘Unsung Heroes of Science’ video competition

Marco Luthra, a Chemistry, Biology and Psychology student at Richard Huish College, has been awarded second prize in the ‘Unsung Heroes of Science’ video competition organised by The University of Oxford’s Hertford College.

Student Marco Luthra standing outside the Huish sign


Richard Huish College hosts first Careerfest featuring over sixty employers and universities

At the end of June, Huish hosted its inaugural Careerfest, a festival-themed careers event aimed at connecting students with diverse employment and progression opportunities.

Students being served at an ice cream van.


Huish Host Inter-College Poster Competition

The Richard Huish College Psychology Department hosted the annual Inter-college Psychology Academic Poster Competition in June.

News impacting life


Students Come Out Shining at Huish Sports Awards 2024

News June 2024: Over 110 students attended the annual Richard Huish College Sports Awards at Oake Manor Golf Club in May.

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Boarding at Richard Huish College Graded Outstanding in Social Care Inspection by Ofsted

News May 2024: Ofsted has awarded the Oak House boarding facility at Huish an ‘Outstanding’ rating.

aerial photo of Oak House from front


Huish trio are celebrated at Pride of Somerset Youth Awards 2024

NewsMay 2024: Three Richard Huish College students were recognised at The Pride of Somerset Youth Awards 2024 at the McMillan Theatre, Bridgwater on Thursday 16th May.

Vice Principal Becky Flower and three award winners with their prizes


Summer Open Event 2025

Learn more about our huge range of courses, including our Level 3 A Level and Vocational Study Programmes, Level 2 Pathway, GCSE resits, Apprenticeships and Professional Courses.

Aerial shot of campus with words welcome to our open event


Autumn Open Event 2024

Learn more about our huge range of courses, including our Level 3 A Level and Vocational Study Programmes, Level 2 Pathway, GCSE resits, Apprenticeships and Professional Courses.

Aerial shot of campus with words welcome to our open event


Autumn Open Event 2024

Learn more about our huge range of courses, including our Level 3 A Level and Vocational Study Programmes, Level 2 Pathway, GCSE resits, Apprenticeships and Professional Courses.

Aerial shot of campus with words welcome to our open event


Huish continue to shine at AOC Nationals and AOC Knock Out Cup

News May 2024: 65 students from Richard Huish College qualified for the AOC Nationals across a variety of sports.

Large group of students cheering in sports clothing by AOC sign in a sports hall


Early Years Practitioner: Level 2 Apprenticeship

This Apprenticeship can provide you with the knowledge and practical skills to support Early Years Educators working with children from birth to 5 years old.


Higher Project Qualification: Level 2 GCSE

The HPQ is a research project available to Level 2 students as part of the Social Science pathway. It is worth 50% of a GCSE and it will help improve your critical, reflective and independent learning skills.


Sport: Level 2 Certificate

The course aims to build the skills and knowledge to start a career in the Sport and Leisure industry and prepare learners for Level 3 study.



Year 10 Experience Days

Our Year 10 Experience Day is an opportunity to spend the day at Huish finding out more about the subjects you might be interested in and college life.

Four students sat on grass chatting


Welcome to Huish

Applicants for September 2024 will be invited by email to our Welcome to Huish days to sample their subjects. 

Four students sat on grass chatting


Year 2 Drama Showcase

Second year Drama students have been studying a variety of art forms as part of their unit 4 assessment and will be showcasing 2 or more art forms to create a Combined Arts performance. We have 6 groups performing with the first one starting at 6.30pm. This is a free event, open to all.

Year 2 drama showcase poster


Class of 2023 reunite for Huish’s Prize Giving Ceremony

News April 2024: Richard Huish College celebrated the Class of 2023 at their annual Prizegiving Ceremony on Wednesday 10th April.

Arjun Ashok and Becky Flower


Men’s Rugby Open Event

The day will consist of a short briefing in the Huish Theatre followed by on-field training, strength and conditioning.

Ash Meadows from above


Students’ Event Management Week raises over £1000 for charities

News March 2024: Business, Marketing and Management students organised and promoted large-scale events to raise money for Young Minds UK and Brainwave. 

Students presenting a giant cheque to Brainwave representative


Huish hosts Earth Science Careers Conference

News March 2024: Richard Huish College hosted an Earth Science Careers Conference for A Level Geography, Geology and Environmental Science students.

Speaker talking to students in front of a presentation on screen


Huish Sociologists and Criminologists visit Krakow

News March 2024: 50 Criminology and Sociology students recently visited Krakow, Poland.

Students in Polish restaurant with people in traditional dress


Richard Huish College and Taunton Rotary celebrate the launch of new mental health charity in Taunton

News March 2024: Richard Huish College and Taunton Rotary are supporting the launch of The Roar Trust, a registered charity. The charity’s mission statement is to educate and support young people involved in physical activity to live mentally healthy lives,

Members of Huish, Taunton Rotary and The Roar Trust with large cheque


Success for Science students

News March 2024: Physics and Biology students win awards

Physics students holiding certificates


Spring Concert

Join us in the Huish Redwood Theatre for our annual Spring Concert featuring performances by our Orchestra, Big Band, Choir and various ensembles. This is a public event raising money in suppoort of Smile Train in conjuction with Taunton Rotary Club. Tickets link: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/richard-huish-college Tickets are also available on the door, cash only.

Spring Concert promotion


Charity Quiz Night

Richard Huish College Business students will be hosting a Charity Quiz Night featuring a raffle, bingo and quiz with prizes to be won! The event is to raise money for childrens charity, Brainwave, and the YMCA. This event is open to staff, students and parents of students.

Bingo, raffle poster


A Level Music Recital Evening

Richard Huish College Music will be hosting an evening of solo pieces performed by A Level Music students.

Music event


Summer Concert

Come and join us for a wonderful evening of music.

Three students playing violin


Bonnie & Clyde becomes Richard Huish College’s best-selling Musical

News February 2024: Richard Huish College ended January with a bang with their spectacular adaptation of the Tony-nominated musical, Bonnie & Clyde.

Students dancing and singing on stage


Huish hosts Law Fair

News January 2024: Over 400 Richard Huish College students visited the Huish Law Fair on Thursday 18th January to learn more about careers in Law and Business.

Large hall with students talking to exhibitors at stands


Bonnie & Clyde spotted on the run and headed to Huish

News January 2024: Following previous triumphant sell-out productions, Richard Huish College is preparing for its next show, ‘Bonnie & Clyde’.


Men’s Rugby looking forward to an exciting New Year

News January 2023: The season at Richard Huish College has seen the rugby partnership with Bristol Bears go from strength to strength.

Squad gathering together in huddle cheering


Student Support Information Evening

This event is for Year 10 and 11 pupils to find out more about the additional support available to students at Richard Huish College.

Staff member talking to student


Students Excel to ‘Pupil Barrister’ Standard at Mooting Competition

16 Richard Huish College students participated in the South West heat of the Bar Mooting Competition held at the University of Plymouth Law department.

Group of students dressed in court costumes


CareerFest!

A large exhibition fair where students can find out more about a range of careers.

Careersfest logo


Earth Science Careers Workshops

Various workshops will be held in the Beech building. 

Progression and Employability Icon - graphic of handshake


Applied Science – Careers Speakers

EDF and the NHS will be giving talks on Applied Science careers.

Progression and Employability Icon - graphic of handshake


Huish are off to ESAA Cup Final

News November 2023: This past weekend saw both Senior Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country teams race in the South West round of the ESAA Cup where National final places were up for grabs for the top 3 teams.

Boys team stood together


Richard Huish College marks Remembrance

News November 2023: Richard Huish College held a Remembrance Ceremony to honour those who serve to defend our democratic freedoms and way of life.

six students stood together, one is holding an instrument


Huish Mathematicians achieve Gold, Silver and Bronze in UK Maths Challenge

News November 2023: 36 Huish students took part in the UK Maths Challenge with 14 achieving bronze awards, 10 achieving silver awards and 7 achieving gold awards.

Students stood with certificates


A Haunting Halloween at Huish

News October 2023: The Student Executive organised events on Halloween to raise funds for The British Red Cross. 

students and staff in fancy dress outfits


Huish students explore Astrophysics

News October 2023: This year the Physics department has partnered with the Independent Research in Schools (IRIS) project to offer Cosmic Mining as an EnRICH option.

Students holding certificates


AoC Regional Competition held at Richard Huish College

News October 2023: Richard Huish College was delighted to welcome students from colleges across the South West for the AoC Regional Competition in October. 

Female Cross Country runners


Huish Cross Country runners place first and second at ESAA Cup

News October 2023: Ten Cross Country runners from Richard Huish College entered the first round of the English Schools’ Athletic Association (ESAA) Cup.

Mens Team


Huish Students Embrace Day of Enrichment

Richard Huish College ran its first EnRICH day of the academic year on Friday 6th October with a wide range of trips and activities on offer to students.

Student holding up a fabric pumpkin face


Lola runs to support charity Mind

News October 2023: Second-year student Lola will be running the Bath Half Marathon on October 15th for the Charity Mind.

Lola running with dog


Film Studies: A Level

This course will frequently challenge you and you will gain an appreciation of film as an art form.


Richard Huish College Unveil New Sports Addition to Campus

Richard Huish College, in partnership with the Football Foundation and the Somerset FA, has expanded the campus sporting facilities to include a 3G all-weather pitch.

3g Pitch


Students Win the Big One in International Football Tour

Two students from Richard Huish College have celebrated winning an International Football tournament held in Copenhagen.

Two students, one is holding a football


Huish students get started on the pathway to progression

News September 2023: Level 2 Pathway students at Richard Huish College took part in a Careers and Progression carousel designed to get them thinking about their futures.

Students building a tower of shoes


A Level and Vocational students achieve fantastic results at Richard Huish College

News August 2023: Huish students are once again celebrating superb Level 3 Vocational and A Level results after putting tremendous hard work and dedication into their studies.

Large group with balloons celebrating results day


Peer-to-peer advice from a former Huish student

News August 2023: Miko Gorski returned to Huish to provide advice to current Business, Marketing and Management students.

Miko Gorski


EnRICH Day

Lessons will be suspended so that all students can get involved in a range of EnRICH activities that will be on offer.

Students outside cadbury world


Huish Sports Awards 2024

An evening celebrating your sporting achievements this past year. 


Alfie Ogborne makes First Class Debut

News July 2023: Former Oak House boarder, Alfie Ogborne made his debut for Somerset Country Cricket Club in the last LV=Insurance County Championship match. 

SCCC logo


A succession of success at the Original Writing and Illustration Awards

News July 2023: Richard Huish College’s annual Original Writing and Illustration awards celebrate the creativity of both Huish students and Year 9-11 pupils.

Vice Principal Becky Flower presenting Rowan Tall the Ross Paterson Award with Assistant Principal Laurie Morgan.


Business Students Face the Dragons

A Level Business students recently took part in the Screwfix Dragons Den Event

Students in a line


Huish Student’s Continued Success Recognised with Award Nomination

A Richard Huish College student has been nominated and shortlisted for this year’s Somerset Education Business Partnership Awards.

Student smiling


Student Creates Message of Positive Influence

After a lot of hard work, a recent collaboration between the Huish Psychology and Graphics Departments has now seen fruition.

Girl holding design


Open Event

Learn more about our huge range of courses, including our Level 3 A Level and Vocational Study Programmes, Level 2 Pathway, GCSE resits, Apprenticeships and Professional Accountancy Courses.


Huish student Alex represents GB in showjumping

News June 2023: Richard Huish College student, Alex Atherton, competed in a series of international showjumping competitions in May.

Alex Atherton on horse Como


Richard Huish College Band Selected as One to Watch

News May 2023: A Huish band has been selected to play at a major UK festival this year on a stage designed to highlight up-and-coming acts.

Placeholder performing on stage


Media, Film and Advertising: Cambridge Technical

This course will teach you the skills needed to pursue careers in Television, Film and Radio.


Medical Careers Academy prepare for their futures

News May 2023: Students of the Medical Careers Academy have welcomed many guests this past term.

Students listening to a speaker doing a presentation