Open Other 16 plus Mixed

Richard Taunton Sixth Form College

Hill Lane, Southampton, SO15 5RL
Part of: LIGHTHOUSE LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Southampton, SO15 5RL
— Pupils
— Capacity
16–19 Age Range
0.00% FSM %
— Boys
— Girls
About Richard Taunton Sixth Form College

Richard Taunton Sixth Form College is an Academies for pupils aged 16–19 based in Southampton, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

Current headteacher: Andy Grant.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Southampton or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy 16-19 converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education 16 plus
Status Open
Local Authority Southampton
Region South East
Administrative District Southampton
Parliamentary Constituency Southampton Test
Ward Shirley
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor LIGHTHOUSE LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-11-2017
UKPRN 10065834
URN 145228
Data Last Updated 26-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Tina Turner Chair of Local Governing Body 01/10/2024 03/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ali Foss Local Governor 01/11/2021 30/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Katie Hill Local Governor 23/09/2025 22/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Emma Jackson Local Governor 24/04/2023 23/04/2025 Elected by school staff
Paul Need Local Governor 25/03/2023 10/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Professor Levi Nwankwo Local Governor 03/12/2025 02/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Liz Price Local Governor 11/10/2024 10/10/2028 Elected by school staff
Michael Steel Local Governor 24/04/2023 23/04/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Tina Turner Local Governor 30/04/2024 30/04/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
King Edward VI School
0.4 km • Southampton
Other
Upper Shirley High School
0.54 km • Southampton
Other
Shirley Infant School
0.66 km • Southampton
Other
Shirley Junior School
0.66 km • Southampton
Other
Hollybrook Junior School
0.94 km • Southampton
Other
Hollybrook Infant School
1.01 km • Southampton
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College is a Academy 16-19 converter (group: Academies) in Southampton, Southampton.
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College caters for pupils aged 16 to 19.
The Headteacher at Richard Taunton Sixth Form College is Mr Andy Grant.
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College is at Hill Lane, Southampton, SO15 5RL, in the Southampton local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Richard Taunton Sixth Form College: Has a sixth form.
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Andy Grant
Hill Lane, Southampton, SO15 5RL
02380511811
www.richardtaunton.ac.uk
Location
SO15 5RL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 145228
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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