“This is a good school for the creative variety of subjects.” Year 6 parent
“This is a good school for the creative variety of subjects.” Year 6 parent
The Governors of Upper Shirley High are committed to working with the Headteacher and staff to provide a high quality education for all pupils.
Our role is to monitor, challenge and support the school at a strategic level. Governors meet once per month and focus on a range of areas including standards, finance, safeguarding and strategic planning.
Our governors are:
John Barfoot - Chair of Governors - Academic Leader, Southampton Solent University
James Renfrew - Vice Chair - Senior Financial Controller - Solomon Systech (UK) Ltd (parent)
Stuart Woods - Headteacher at USH
Sharon Jackopson - Finance Officer - Gas Care
Paul Tombs - Head of Public Services and Infrastructure, Zurich Municipal
Justine Taylor-Knightbridge - Commercial Partnerships Manager, External Relations, Southampton Solent University
Sam Mawby - Clerk
Correspondence Address for Chair of Governors - Mr J Barfoot c/o Upper Shirley High, Bellemoor Road, Southampton, SO15 7QU or email using the button below.
Governor Meeting Attendance 2016-17 Local Governing Body Terms of Reference Governor Meeting Attendance 2017-18 Hamwic Education Trust Scheme of Delegation 2018 Governor Roles 2018-19 Governor Business Interests Register 2018 Governor Terms of Office Governor Meeting Attendance 2018-19“I felt I must write to you to say what a privilege it was to spend time in USH. It was great to see how many of our past junior school children are growing into confident and respectful young adults. ” Junior School Headteacher, Jefferys Education Trust