The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.0
3.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
7.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 180 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 100 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,081
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Christopher Sykes (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bellemoor Road, Upper Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 7QU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmShirley Infant School
Primary · Very close
Shirley Junior School
Primary · Very close
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
16 plus · 542m away
Southampton Hospital School
Academy · 735m away
Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 835m away
King Edward VI School
Independent · 857m away
Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Foundry Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Upper Shirley High School a selective school?
No. Upper Shirley High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Upper Shirley High School's Ofsted rating?
Upper Shirley High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Upper Shirley High School?
Upper Shirley High School currently has 1,081 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Upper Shirley High School take?
Upper Shirley High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Upper Shirley High School?
Upper Shirley High School is in Southampton, SO15 7QU, in the Southampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Upper Shirley High School have a sixth form?
No, Upper Shirley High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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