Richard Taunton Sixth Form College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
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Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Southampton SO15 5RL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Adult learning programmes | Good |
| Education programmes for young people | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Good |
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University Application Support: Students have excellent support, with guest speakers aiding those applying for competitive courses like medicine.
Support for Apprenticeships/Workforce: Not all students receive timely advice if not applying for university.
Policies and Procedures: Strong culture of safeguarding is promoted, with students feeling safe and respected.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: Staff are confident in recognizing concerns due to frequent training.
Work Experience/Internships: Work experience strategy implementation is needed for all relevant students.
Academic Performance: Teachers help students develop knowledge and skills through practical lessons.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Extra support for students with special needs, including various strategies and individual support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students behave impeccably and value inclusive, respectful environment.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Most teachers use practical demonstrations and assessments effectively.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders work with staff to improve teaching quality, offering useful training opportunities.
Strengths/Challenges: Some teachers need to plan lesson time more productively.
School Culture and Ethos: Calm and harmonious environment, respect and diversity highly valued.
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About Us
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Hampshire, South East.
from age 16-19 yr.
68.10% of students completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are an academy and a founding member of the Lighthouse Learning Trust. We provide over 35 vocational courses and over 30 full-time A Level programmes for students between the ages of 16 and 19 as well as a wide range of enrichment options.
Our special size allows us to provide students with a welcoming, helpful, and loving atmosphere where their particular needs are handled on both an academic and pastoral level.
The institution embraces and supports the Southampton community by opening its doors for evening and weekend rentals, in addition to providing a number of part-time adult education courses.
Our institution is located in Upper Shirley, in the centre of Southampton, close to Southampton Common, and is reachable by many bus routes.
We have a lengthy past!
Hill College and the original Richard Taunton College, founded in 1969, merged in 1989 to form Taunton's College, which underwent a name change to Richard Taunton Sixth Form College in 2012.
A quick history lesson follows. Hill College was known as the Southampton Grammar School for Girls from 1907 to 1967.
It was renamed the Southampton College for Girls in 1967 and became one of the first sixth form institutions in the nation.
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Our special size allows us to provide students with a welcoming, helpful, and loving atmosphere where their particular needs are handled on both an academic and pastoral level.
The institution embraces and supports the Southampton community by opening its doors for evening and weekend rentals, in addition to providing a number of part-time adult education courses.
Our institution is located in Upper Shirley, in the centre of Southampton, close to Southampton Common, and is reachable by many bus routes.
We have a lengthy past!
Hill College and the original Richard Taunton College, founded in 1969, merged in 1989 to form Taunton's College, which underwent a name change to Richard Taunton Sixth Form College in 2012.
A quick history lesson follows. Hill College was known as the Southampton Grammar School for Girls from 1907 to 1967.
It was renamed the Southampton College for Girls in 1967 and became one of the first sixth form institutions in the nation.
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A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.64 | 32.31 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.02 | 31.28 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.10% | 17.44% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 302 | 266 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 41% | 52.75% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 5.25% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 36% | 27% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 9.75% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.13 | 36.26 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.26 | 35.52 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.7% | 18.1% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 484 | 318 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 49% | 60.75% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 4% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 16.75% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 13% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.88 | 32.86 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.86 | 31.42 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.1% | 15.6% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 611 | 347 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 43% | 49.75% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 7% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 28% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 10.5% | 8.8% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
