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At Huish Episcopi Academy we strive to enable our students to develop their potential to the full and to grow into mature and confident young people who are prepared for the challenges, opportunities and responsibilities of adult life. The academy has strong traditions of care for the individual and high academic standards. In 2012 86% of Year 11 achieved 5 or more A*-C grades at GCSE, with 65% gaining 5 or more including English and Maths. In the Sixth Form the A level pass rate was 99% with many students gaining excellent grades and a number going off to top universities, including Oxford. 

We support our students in the development of self–discipline, resilience, and care and respect for others.   We recognise the need for a strong partnership between home and school if students are to gain the most from their educational opportunities. Our aim is to be a world class school.

If you would like to find out more about our Academy, please contact us to make arrangements for a visit.

Spring Term 2013

The Spring Term has been short but ‘action packed’. It started with some important GCSE and GCE examinations in January for Years 11 and 12 and continued with a wide range of curricular and extra-curricular activities, involving large numbers of students.

Probably the largest and most high profile event was the production of the musical ‘We will Rock You’. This was a collaboration between our Music and Drama Departments and involved more than 70 students directly and many more indirectly. It was a huge success selling out for each of the 5 performances and receiving rave reviews from students, staff, parents, critics, indeed from all who attended. All commented upon the very high standards reached in all aspects of the production; acting, singing, music, costumes, scenery and direction. One parent commented that they had “… paid a lot of money for tickets for shows in the West End that did not reach these standards.”

In addition to the production we have had fieldwork trips for Sixth Formers in Biology and Geography. The Sixth Form Public Services course has undertaken outdoor education trips including one caving expedition. Year 10 Geographers have had a residential course at Slapton in Devon. There have been trips to the theatre (War Horse in London) and to the concert hall (Colston Hall Bristol). Some of our Lead Learners in Year 10 have visited Oxford University whist some students in Years 12 and 11 have attended a day outlining Oxbridge entry procedures. Sports trips included the Super Sixes hockey tournament at Wembley and to see the Exeter Chiefs rugby team in action.  There have also been Parents Evenings for those who have children in Years 7, 9 and 11 and an additional ‘Options Evening’ for Year 9 parents

One of the most important things to happen during the Spring Term has been the appointment of a new Principal, as I will be retiring at the end of August. After a long and very thorough process our Directors (Governors) have appointed Mr Andrew Davis to the post. Mr Davis is presently the Principal at Dawlish Community College in Devon. He will take up his post here on 1 September. I believe the Directors to have made an excellent choice and I look forward to working with Mr Davis when he visits us on a number of occasions during the Summer Term.

G Roff
Principal

 

Latest News

  • 30/04/2013 - Current PE kit on sale at 25% discount

    While stocks last! A 25% reduction on our current PE kit Read More

  • 18/04/2013 - Year 7 girls' netball success

    Our Year 7 girls' Netball team are County Champions Read More

  • 11/04/2013 - Attendance Office move

    The Attendance Office has moved Read More

  • 28/03/2013 - Easter Newsletter hot off the press!

    Read the Easter 2013 newsletter hot off the press Read More

  • 12/03/2013 - Huish Hurricanes flying high

    Huish Glider Club success for the second year running Read More

  • 28/02/2013 - 2013 Leavers' Hoodies

    If students wish to purchase a Leavers Hoodie this year, time is running out Read More

  • 08/02/2013 - Year 8 team win the Faraday Challenge

    This Year 8 team worked exceptionally well together to win the trophy Read More

  • 07/02/2013 - February newsletter

    The February newsletter has now been published Read More

  • 30/01/2013 - Badminton Triumph

    Badminton Triumph Read More

  • 28/01/2013 - Leavers Hoodies 2013

    We are now taking orders for the Leavers Hoodies 2013 Read More

  • 28/01/2013 - Slapton visit - rearranged meeting

    The meeting for parents of students visiting Slapton has been rearranged Read More

  • 24/01/2013 - New HuishSixth Record Label setup

    HuishSixth Records setup to support the emerging talent coming out of the Academy and Sixth Form. Read More

  • 22/01/2013 - Consultation for Term dates 2014-2015

    Have your say in the consultation for Term Dates/Holidays 2014-2015 Read More

  • 17/01/2013 - Important information for Year 10 Work Related Learning Students at Yeovil

    Yeovil College will be shut tomorrow (Friday 18th January) Read More

  • 16/01/2013 - New timings for bus routes 128 and 049

    New timings for bus routes 128 and 049 Read More

  • 20/12/2012 - Winter/Christmas Newsletter

    View the Winter/Christmas newsletter Read More

  • 08/12/2012 - Information items from The Principal

    Information regarding the early Christmas closure and other matters Read More

  • 05/12/2012 - DofE Expedition Training Schedule

    See the schedule for the DofE Expedition training sessions Read More

  • 29/11/2012 - College/Sixth Form Open Days

    Dates for College/Sixth Form Open Events Spring 2013 Read More

  • 27/11/2012 - Year 7 Tutor Evening

    Re-arranged date for Year 7 Tutors evening Read More

  • 19/11/2012 - Huish in the national press!

    Huish in the national press! Read More

  • 07/11/2012 - Understanding Students' Progress From KS2 to KS4

    A guide for parents Read More

  • 29/10/2012 - Huish Sixth on Heart FM and on the buses!

    The Huish Sixth Open Evening campaign hits the roads and the airwaves. Read More

  • 26/10/2012 - New Huish Careers Website Launched

    New Careers Website Lauched within Huish-i Read More

  • 23/10/2012 - Year 10 Assessment dates 2012- 2013

    A list of controlled assessments and exams for Year 10 Read More

  • 22/10/2012 - Result of Parent Governor election

    The Academy now has a newly elected Parent Governor Read More

  • 15/10/2012 - Year 11 Assessment dates 2012-2013

    A list of controlled assessment and exams for Year 11 Read More