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Upper Shirley High School

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Upper Shirley High School

Bellemoor Road, Upper Shirley, Southampton, SO15 7QU

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Pupils
1,081
Ages
11-16
FSM
29.3%
Attainment 8
46.9
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2019

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.7%
Basics 9-5
49.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
29.5%
EBacc APS
4.08
EBacc 9-5
16.1%
EBacc 9-4
22.1%
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About Upper Shirley High School

Upper Shirley High School is a secondary school in Southampton, Southampton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.9. The school has around 1,081 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Bellemoor Road, Southampton, SO15 7QU | More schools in Southampton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Upper Shirley High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Oct 2019 — Good
  3. May 2011 — Good (predecessor: Upper Shirley High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Upper Shirley High School

What is Upper Shirley High School's Ofsted rating?
Upper Shirley High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are Upper Shirley High School's latest exam results?
Upper Shirley High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Upper Shirley High School located?
Upper Shirley High School is a secondary school in Southampton, Southampton (SO15 7QU).
How many pupils attend Upper Shirley High School?
Upper Shirley High School has around 1,081 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Upper Shirley High School with other schools?
View Upper Shirley High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Southampton.