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Welcome to Richard Taunton Sixth Form College

Welcome to Richard Taunton Sixth Form College, where every student finds their voice, and ambition starts. Here, we challenge you to discover your strengths and create your unique path.Providing you with the tools, guidance, and support to help you go beyond your limits and reach your goals. Richard Taunton isn’t just about great academics; it’s about transforming lives and helping you become the confident, well-rounded person you’re meant to be, to go out into the world ready for your next steps.We offer many experiences to explore your passions and develop your talents as part of our enrichment programme, and our lively and diverse community ensures your voice matters, giving it the opportunity to elevate and make real change by being part of our student council, or becoming a student rep.I’m proud of our dedicated staff, who are always here to inspire and guide you, connecting you with universities, employers, and opportunities that fit your dreams. Supporting you to achieve your potential and get the best from your studies.I invite you to visit us at one of our open events to meet our team, see our facilities, and feel the friendly and inclusive culture of our college for yourself.We look forward to seeing you soon,Andy GrantExecutive Principal, Lighthouse Learning Trust

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Academies

Suitable Ages

16 to 19

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

0 Total

No. of Boys

0 (0%)

No. of Girls

0 (0%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

N/A

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

2.5%

A*/A grades

7.0%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

24%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

5%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:68%
England:63%

Further education

School:3%
England:4%

Employment

School:28%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:23%
England:26%



Admissions Process

Start Application
Nov 2025Dec 2025Jan 2026Feb 2026Mar 2026Apr 2026May 2026

Open Evening

Open Evening

Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 19, 2025

Open Evening

May 14, 2026

Open Evening


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Updates Coming Soon!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Alumni Stories

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We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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At Richard Taunton Sixth Form College, our enrichment programme encourages you to explore your sporting and creative interests whilst developing skills that are highly valued by universities and employers.

Football
Debating society
Creative writing

About School

RegionSouth East
Local AuthoritySouthampton
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed