Huish Episcopi Academy
LANGPORT, TA10 9SS · Somerset · secondary school
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9th of 28 secondary schools in Somerset we can score, 35 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.4/10 against 883 of them, against 6.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 20 | 35% | 0.69 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 58.1 · 79 | 30% | 2.36 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.13 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.5 · 76 | 10% | 0.76 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Huish Episcopi Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.6, compared with the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.13 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in May 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,192 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,570. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Huish Episcopi Academy
Overview
Huish Episcopi Academy is described as a school where leaders have driven "rapid and sustained improvements," creating a "positive culture" in which pupils "achieve, belong and thrive." The report highlights a "happy, positive and safe environment" where staff feel valued and pupils are proud to attend, with strong leadership and governance underpinning the school’s success.
Strengths
- Leadership and governance are rated at a "Strong standard," with leaders being "relentless in their approach to maintaining standards" and governors providing effective challenge.
- Personal development is rated at a "Strong standard," featuring a "coherent, high-quality programme" that includes character education, mental health support, and real-life learning contexts.
- Staff wellbeing is prioritised, with teachers feeling "highly valued" and supported through personalised professional learning and initiatives like 'personal days'.
- Pupils benefit from a "well-planned, knowledge-rich curriculum" and an "extensive range of carefully tailored, enriching opportunities," including trips and extra-curricular clubs.
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers consistently address gaps in pupils' knowledge so that misconceptions are resolved "swiftly and successfully."
- All pupils, including those with special educational needs, need to develop "detailed and secure foundational knowledge," particularly in handwriting, spelling, and oracy.
- Leaders should ensure attendance continues to improve and that the number of pupils who are "regularly absent reduces further."
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and that "pupils are made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.6 |
| 2024/25 | 50.6 |
| 2025/26 | 51.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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