Upper Shirley High School
URN: 137037 • Southampton SO15 7QU
Overview
- Name
- Upper Shirley High School
- URN
- 137037
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Christopher Sykes (since 2025) , Headmaster
- Telephone
- 02380325333
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bellemoor Road, Southampton SO15 7QU
Summary
Upper Shirley High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Southampton, with a current enrolment of 1,081 students, exceeding its capacity of 990. The school is committed to fostering a values-led environment where respect, eloquence, and character development are central to the student experience. Headteacher Chris Sykes emphasizes the importance of nurturing individual talents and providing diverse pathways for students, whether they are academically, technically, or practically inclined.
The school offers a broad curriculum complemented by a range of extracurricular activities, including trips, performing arts, and sports, aimed at enriching students' educational experiences. Upper Shirley High also prioritises student wellbeing, with a strong support system in place for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring that every child receives the attention they need to succeed.
Community engagement is a key aspect of life at Upper Shirley High, with initiatives that celebrate diversity and promote a sense of belonging among students. The school actively encourages parental involvement through platforms like MyChildAtSchool, enhancing communication and collaboration between home and school.
The school offers a broad curriculum complemented by a range of extracurricular activities, including trips, performing arts, and sports, aimed at enriching students' educational experiences. Upper Shirley High also prioritises student wellbeing, with a strong support system in place for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring that every child receives the attention they need to succeed.
Community engagement is a key aspect of life at Upper Shirley High, with initiatives that celebrate diversity and promote a sense of belonging among students. The school actively encourages parental involvement through platforms like MyChildAtSchool, enhancing communication and collaboration between home and school.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Policies & Compliance (other)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
- 25-26 USH Prospectus (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (73.8)
- Brookfield Community School (69.8)
- Cantell School (67.4)
- Wildern School (67.0)
- Bitterne Park School (66.6)
Key details
- LA
- Southampton
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 990
- Pupils
- 1081
- Boys
- 582
- Girls
- 499
- FSM %
- 29.30
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-10-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1081 | 582 | 499 | 990 | 29.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1062 | 593 | 469 | 990 | 25.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 987 | 541 | 446 | 990 | 24.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 987 | 541 | 446 | 990 | 24.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 927 | 505 | 422 | 750 | 20.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 889 | 510 | 379 | 750 | 15.70 |
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