Welcome to Upper Shirley High School, Southampton

“The whole school community celebrates diversity. Students spoke excitedly about their experience of culture week and their pride in being part of a multi-cultural school. ”
SSAT Wellbeing Report, 2024

“The quality of the curriculum provision at Upper Shirley High School is as good as I have seen anywhere.”
SSAT Framework for Exceptional Education, 2023

“Everything you need is here. We are always listened to because it is a community. We know that we can achieve more as part of a team.”
Abdul - Y8

“Teachers talk about how supportive and kind their teachers are.”
SSAT Framework for Exceptional Education, 2023

“The staff who support pupils are passionate about SEND and Inclusion and want the best for all children”
HAMWIC SEND Inspection Visit 2024

“I am so proud to go to USH because of the community we share here. Being supported by my teachers and peers is what has created such an empowering experience and pushed me to do my best”
Esme, Head Student

“The approach to wellbeing at Upper Shirley High School is extremely well-embedded – it is clearly central to the character and ethos of the school. ”
SSAT Wellbeing Report, 2024