A Somerset law school is celebrating a year of record-breaking results and national recognition.
Richard Huish College’s law school is now ranked in the top three per cent of all UK schools and colleges for A-level law, with more than 120 students taking exams in 2025 and achieving a 100 per cent pass rate.
Seventeen per cent of students achieved an A*, compared to the national average of 4.6 per cent, and 41 per cent achieved grades A*-A, nearly three times the national figure of 16 per cent.
Course manager Rowena Mudge said: "I am incredibly proud of our team and what we have developed at Huish Law School.
"These results are not unique – we have consistently been in the top 10 per cent nationally for the last four years but I couldn't be more proud of the top three per cent position the school has achieved this year.
"The huge success of our law school is a testament to the dedication of our staff and the ambition of our students."
The law school has also been ranked in the top 10 per cent nationally for the fourth consecutive year, reflecting a sustained commitment to excellence.
As well as Ms Mudge, Huish Law School’s teaching team is made up entirely of law specialists, including Chloe Griffiths law society lead; Rob Durdin, master of moots and human rights lead; and Mary Maclean, support lead.
The law school’s enrichment programme is among the largest in the country, offering students opportunities to participate in mooting competitions, a Law Society, an annual law conference, and hands-on learning in a newly launched courtroom.
This year, the mooting team reached the finals of the Bar Mock Competition at the Royal Courts of Justice, winning every round in the regional heats.
The school was also named runner-up in the National Innovation category at the Sixth Form College Association Awards.
Student Esmé Jolly, now a solicitor apprentice at VWV, said: "Huish Law School has changed my life.
"The support from my teachers gave me the confidence and skills to pursue a solicitor apprenticeship, and I’m now starting my career with VWV.
"The Law Society and mooting programme were key to my success - they helped me develop oracy, professionalism, and ambition."
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