Bitterne Park School
Foundation school · sixth form · 2,036 pupils
87% stayed in education · Attainment 8 43.1
Academy 16-19 converter
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
- Pupils on roll
- 0
- Free school meals
- 0.0%
- Year 11 cohort 2025
- —
- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
Results below include those reported under the school’s previous registration: Richard Taunton Sixth Form College (URN 130707, until 1 November 2017).
What the data says
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 341 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 24% went to university (Southampton 21%, England 37%), and 8% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average D, well below the England average of B-; 3% of students achieved AAB or better including two facilitating subjects (England 18%). The largest A level subjects are Psychology, Biology and Mathematics.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Southampton and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 341 | 1,701 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 68% | 72% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 24% | 21% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 8% | 7% | 19% |
| Further education | 3% | 6% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7% | 7% |
| Employment | 28% | 33% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 23% | 21% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 676 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 76 | 485 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | D | C- | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 21.50 | 27.31 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | D | C- | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 3% | 5% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 23 | 30% | 23% |
| Biology | 18 | 24% | 20% |
| Mathematics | 15 | 20% | 31% |
| Computer Science | 13 | 17% | 5% |
| Sociology | 13 | 17% | 13% |
| Chemistry | 11 | 14% | 17% |
| Accounting/Finance | 8 | 11% | 1% |
| Photography | 8 | 11% | 3% |
| English Language and Literature | 8 | 11% | 2% |
| Economics | 7 | 9% | 13% |
| Fine Art | — | — | 3% |
| Textiles | — | — | 1% |
| Business Studies | — | — | 13% |
| History | — | — | 13% |
| Law | — | — | 4% |
| Physics | — | — | 12% |
| Portuguese | — | — | 0% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 41 | 54% | — |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 13 | 17% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 11 | 14% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 11 | 14% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 11 | 14% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 11 | 14% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 8 | 11% | — |
| Law / Legal Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 7 | 9% | — |
| Art and Design | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 7 | 9% | — |
| Music Technology (Electronic) | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 6 | 8% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 6 | 8% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Health Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 2 | — | — | — |
| Multimedia | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Multimedia | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Law / Legal Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.