Richard Taunton College is a relatively small sixth-form college in Southampton and is part of the Lighthouse Learning Trust. The college offers academic and vocational courses at levels 1, 2 and 3. It has approximately 700 students aged 16 to 18 years, with just over two thirds studying at level 3. Almost a third study level 2 qualifications, with a very small number studying at level 1. There are around 109 adult students. Of these, 31 are studying on a level 3 access to higher education programme, with others studying English and/or mathematics. There are 44 students who attract high-needs funding, and these students are enrolled across vocational and academic provision.