Richard Taunton Sixth Form College vs Shirley Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 657 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Southampton · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
0 students
Shirley Infant School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
266 students
| Measure | Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Southampton, South East | Shirley Infant School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #309 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #1529 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Sixth form | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 0 | 266 |
| Pupils on roll | 0 | 266 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 9% |
| Capacity filled | – | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | 21.5 | – |
| town | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.richardtaunton.ac.uk | www.shirleyinfantschool.org.uk |
The verdict
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 Richard Taunton Sixth Form College better than Shirley Infant School?
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 Richard Taunton Sixth Form College and Shirley Infant School?
About 657 m in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College: 0. Shirley Infant School: 266. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Richard Taunton Sixth Form College and Shirley Infant School rank in South East?
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College is unranked and Shirley Infant School is 309th of 2,471 among sixth form schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).