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Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Hill Lane, Southampton, SO15 5RL, Southampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.3 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
16–19
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With limited published data, the college offers a pathway to university for 44% of its students, though only 8% gain admission to top-third universities. The LocaleIQ score suggests that it performs better than 17% of schools in the area, which may indicate some challenges in overall academic performance. Parents should consider these factors when evaluating options for their child's further education.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 44% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 8% | Below avg |
Based on 240 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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50.92658, -1.41731 · SO15 5RL
School details
Local authoritySouthampton
RegionSouth East
URN145228
School typeAcademy 16-19 converter
Websitewww.richardtaunton.ac.uk
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What is Richard Taunton Sixth Form College rated by Ofsted?
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Richard Taunton Sixth Form College a good school?
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College scores 17.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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