Believe • Respect • Succeed
Welcome to Upper Shirley High School. 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.
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subjects to choose from
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unique characters
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opportunities for enrichment
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languages spoken in our school community
Key Information
Day in the Life of Year 7
Upcoming Events
Latest News
12 November 2026
GCSE Presentation Evening
We're proud of everything you've achieved during your time at USH and would love to welcome you back to our GCSE Presentation Evening on 26 November. Join us to collect your GCSE certificates, celebrate your achievements, reconnect with classmates and catch up with staff.
3 November 2026
Read our latest Newsletter
Discover the latest news, achievements and upcoming events from across the school, including messages from Mr Sykes and our Governors, curriculum highlights, trips, student successes, Duke of Edinburgh updates, and important dates for the term
10 September 2026
USH Prospectus 26-27
Discover what makes our school special, explore our prospectus today!