Huish Episcopi Academy
Academy in Langport, Somerset, England
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Huish Episcopi Academy is a coeducational secondary school located in Huish Episcopi near Langport, Somerset, England.
| Huish Episcopi Academy | |
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| Location | |
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Wincanton Road , , TA10 9SS England | |
| 51.0378°N 2.8177°W | |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Motto | Conemur ("Let Us Strive") |
| Trust | United Learning |
| 150038 Tables | |
| Ofsted | Reports |
Principal | Katie Boyes[1] |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1,440 as of May 2023[update] |
| Colour | Navy Blue |
| Website | http://www.huishepiscopi.net/ |
The school has a specialist status as a Science College, Language College and Applied Learning College. In 2017 it had 1,508 students.[2][3] A range of subjects are offered, including Design Technology in Food, Textiles, and Resistant Materials, Modern Foreign Languages, and Information Technology and computer science .
History
The academy can be traced back to 6 December 1675 when the original grammar school was created by Will of Thomas Gillett.
The Ofsted inspection in March 2007 gave the school an overall grade of "Outstanding".[4]
Huish Episcopi converted to academy status in September 2010.[5]
In September 2012, the school was inspected by Ofsted and its rating was downgraded to good.[6]
In January 2023, its Ofsted rating was downgraded to inadequate in all areas. A new temporary headteacher was appointed.[7]
In June 2023 the school joined the United Learning group of schools.[8]
Notable alumni
- Matt Chorley (born 1982), journalist, broadcaster and comedian[9]
- Alice Temperley, fashion designer