SchoolScoresRichard Taunton Sixth Form College
Academy · Sixth form, ages 16 to 19 · Mixed
Part of LIGHTHOUSE LEARNING TRUST
Hill Lane, Southampton, SO15 5RL
023 8051 1811 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
76 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | D | C- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 4% | 11% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 16% | 31% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 21.5 | 27.3 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
17 subjects, 160 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 24 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 19 | 0% | 11% | 40% |
| Biology | 18 | 0% | 6% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 13 | 0% | 0% | 30% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 13 | 0% | 0% | 24% |
| Sociology | 13 | 0% | 8% | 20% |
| Accounting / Finance | 8 | 0% | 0% | 15% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 8 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
| Economics | 8 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
| English Language and Literature | 8 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Law | 8 | 0% | 0% | 17% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Business Studies:Single, Physics, History, Art and Design (Textiles), Art and Design (Fine Art), Portuguese.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
341 students in this year group.
68% — 4 points below the Southampton average, and 11 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 68% | 72% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7% | 7% |
| Work | 28% | 33% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 78% | 68% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
240 students in this year group.
44% — 2 points above the Southampton average, and 16 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 44% | 42% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 8% | 7% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 55% | 44% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Southampton.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years | Not published | 36.1%* | 26.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan | Not published | 2.8%* | 2.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | Not published | 16.2%* | 11.9% |
| English as an additional language 24th highest of 24 state secondary schools in Southampton. Higher than 0% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 29.1%* | 17.5% |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2021/22.
Nearby secondary schools
- King Edward VI School 0.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 52% A*/A at A level
- Upper Shirley High School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Mark's CofE School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- St Anne's Catholic School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2022 · 66% grade 5+ English and maths
- Regents Park Community College 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Cantell School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oasis Academy Lord's Hill 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2024) · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 69% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bitterne Park School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
- Redbridge Community School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 25% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Richard Taunton Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did Richard Taunton Sixth Form College do in its A levels?
In 2024/25, D was the average A level grade.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145228.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.