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On 11 July 2012, Taunton's College changed its name to Richard Taunton Sixth Form College.
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College today, Hill Lane 1989 The two colleges merged, taking the name Taunton's College but deciding to refurbish and occupy the Hill Lane site.
College History – The Early Years, 1760–1864 Alderman Richard Taunton (1684–1752), Wine Merchant, Privateer, and former Mayor of Southampton, had left a bequest in his will to be used for "bringing up children in work and industry, fitting them for place at sea".
On 11 July 2012, Taunton's College changed its name to Richard Taunton Sixth Form College. Notable recent alumni. Caity Baser, musician. Alex Bellos, writer.
Hill College and the original Richard Taunton College, founded in 1969, merged in 1989 to form Taunton's College, which underwent a name change to Richard Taunton Sixth Form College in 2012. A quick history lesson follows.
Taunton's School was reorganised as a Sixth Form College for boys with unrestricted access from all schools in the City and the name changed to Richard Taunton College. 1974 Hampshire County Council assumed responsibility for both colleges.
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Job Vacancies. Find a course. Key Dates. Richard Taunton Sixth Form College. Registered Office: St Vincent College, Mill Lane, Gosport, PO12 4QA. Registration Number: 1089176. Part of the Lighthouse Learning Trust, an exempt charity and company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales.
