King Edward VI School vs Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 404 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Edward VI School
Southampton · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
989 students
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Southampton · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
0 students
| Measure | King Edward VI School Southampton, South East | Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #563 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #3494 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Sixth form |
| Year range | Ages 10–19 | Ages 16–19 |
| Students | 989 | 0 |
| Pupils on roll | 989 | 0 |
| Free school meals | – | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 15.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.21 | – |
| A level points per entry | 45.2 | 21.5 |
| town | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kes.hants.sch.uk | www.richardtaunton.ac.uk |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI School is a independent school while Richard Taunton Sixth Form College is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is King Edward VI School better than Richard Taunton Sixth Form College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are King Edward VI School and Richard Taunton Sixth Form College?
About 404 m in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward VI School: 989. Richard Taunton Sixth Form College: 0. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VI School and Richard Taunton Sixth Form College rank in South East?
King Edward VI School is 563rd of 679 and Richard Taunton Sixth Form College is unranked among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).