
Upper Shirley High School, located on Bellemoor Road in the urban setting of Southampton, Hampshire, is a mixed-gender academy converter serving students aged 11 to 16. As part of the Hamwic Education Trust, it currently educates approximately 1,081 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 990. The school does not have a sixth form, focusing solely on secondary education. The school is non-selective, welcoming students from various backgrounds and promoting inclusivity in its admissions. With a significant portion of its students, 29.3%, eligible for free school meals, USH reflects a diverse socioeconomic community. The school is strategically positioned to serve the local community in Southampton and prides itself on being a values-led family school, as expressed by Headteacher Christopher Sykes.
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Compiled from official UK government data (GIAS), Ofsted inspection records, and information from the school's own website. Sections marked "AI summary" were written by AI (OpenAI GPT-4o) from these sources and are not individually checked by a person. Last verified 30 April 2026. Spot an error? Let us know.
2 published inspections on file since November 2019.
Inspected — no overall grade issued (Ofsted reform, Sep 2024)· Section 8 (did not convert)
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