Richard Taunton Sixth Form College vs Upper Shirley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 542 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
Upper Shirley High School
Southampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,062 students
| Measure | Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Southampton, South East | Upper Shirley High School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #301 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #1633 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Sixth form | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 0 | 1,062 |
| Pupils on roll | 0 | 1,062 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 30.4% |
| Capacity filled | – | 107.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 68.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.09 |
| A level points per entry | 21.5 | – |
| town | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.richardtaunton.ac.uk | uppershirleyhigh.org/ |
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 Upper Shirley High 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 Upper Shirley High School?
About 542 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. Upper Shirley High School: 1,062. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Richard Taunton Sixth Form College and Upper Shirley High School rank in South East?
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College is unranked and Upper Shirley High School is 301st of 679 among sixth form schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).