Upper Shirley High School
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Southampton, SO15 7QU
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 37% in England
3 of 11 in Southampton
Pupils
1,062
First preferences per place
1.15
2026/27
Absence
8.3%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 46.8 | 49.2 | 47.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51% | 58% | 49% | |
| Average English grade | 4.9 | 5.2 | 5.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 48% | 50% | 53% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.11 | 0.09 | — |
68% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Regents Park Community College · 0.9 mi · No rating
- St Mark's Church of England School · 0.9 mi · Good · Top 40% in England
- St Anne's Catholic School · 1.2 mi · No rating · Top 13% in England
- Cantell School · 1.4 mi · Outstanding · Top 49% in England
- Oasis Academy Lord's Hill · 1.8 mi · Inadequate · Bottom 14% in England
- Redbridge Community School · 1.9 mi · Good · Bottom 5% in England
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The neighbourhood
Upper Shirley High School is in Upper Shirley (typical home £442,882, crime low).
What is Upper Shirley High School's Ofsted rating?
Upper Shirley High School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Upper Shirley High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Upper Shirley High School is in the top 37% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.