Richard Taunton Sixth Form College

Richard Taunton Sixth Form College is performing at an expected standard overall, excelling in its inclusive culture and support for learners. The college prioritizes the well-being and development of its diverse student population, including those with high needs, and has made investments in resources to help learners succeed. Despite these strengths, the college faces challenges with low attendance rates and underperformance in specific areas, particularly among learners with high needs and in vocational and academic subjects. Leaders are aware of these issues and are actively working to improve retention and achievement across all programs.

Strengths

• Highly inclusive culture that supports learners from diverse backgrounds
• Effective partnerships with employers and sector bodies enhance curriculum relevance
• Strong leadership with a clear vision for continuous improvement
• Robust professional development programs for staff
• Good quality of work produced by learners over time
• Supportive learning environments that encourage professional behavior

Areas for Improvement

• Low attendance rates affecting learner performance
• Underachievement in vocational and academic subjects
• Completion rates for courses are too low
• Achievement of learners with high needs remains lower than peers

In 2024–25 Richard Taunton Sixth Form College received £7,635 and spent £8,400 for each of its 689 pupils. It ended the year with a deficit of £1,520,000 (-£2,207 per pupil).

Across all 2 schools of Lighthouse Learning Trust, income was £10,275 and spending £9,968 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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Richard Taunton Sixth Form College is part of Lighthouse Learning Trust, which runs 2 schools. The nearest others:

• St Vincent College Gosport

What is Richard Taunton Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Richard Taunton Sixth Form College is Needs attention, from an inspection in March 2026.

When was Richard Taunton Sixth Form College last inspected by Ofsted?

Richard Taunton Sixth Form College was last inspected in March 2026.

What age range does Richard Taunton Sixth Form College cover?

Richard Taunton Sixth Form College for pupils aged 16 to 19.

Where is Richard Taunton Sixth Form College?

Richard Taunton Sixth Form College is at Hill Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5RL.