Welcome to Upper Shirley High School, Southampton

I am immensely proud to be Headteacher of our values led family school. We are passionate about providing young people with opportunities to develop their own individual unique talents and be the best that they can be. USH students are truly inspiring; they are respectful, eloquent, and full of character.  Read more from Headteacher Chris Sykes


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St Ives Residential

Year 9/10 Art, Photography, Textiles and Graphics students: don’t miss the St Ives residential from 15th–18th September 2025! Highlights include: - Eden Project visit - St Ives exploration, Tate, sand sculptures and the Barbara Hepworth Gallery - Surfing lesson and mark-making on the beach - St Michael’s Mount Reply slips and deposits are due by 7th February – secure your spot now!

Y8 & Y9 Options Evening

Students and Parents are invited to our Year 8 & 9 Options Evening this Thursday 6th February. Students can learn about subject choices and discuss options with teachers. Please see below attached schedule for your child’s session time. We encourage all students and parents to attend. If you have any questions, please get in touch.

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Testimonials

“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

“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

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

“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

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

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MyChildAtSchool

MyChildAtSchool (MCAS) is our new online portal to enable parents to keep up to date with your child’s progress at USH.

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