Upper Shirley High School, Southampton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good.
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At a Glance
30.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
151 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
24.1
Avg class size
43
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
107%
Over capacity
1,062 pupils
990 capacity
72 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Southampton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Southampton
Admissions Demand - Southampton
Places available
2,570
Applications
2,524
Got 1st preference
82.9%
Got preferred school
93.3%
Secondary admissions across Southampton (2025/26)
Inspection History(104)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.2706%
Overall absence
20.50587%
Persistent absence
1,107
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Upper Shirley High School
Shirley Junior School
Shirley Infant School
Hollybrook Junior School
Hollybrook Infant School
Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School
Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School
Foundry Lane Primary School
Vermont School
The Gregg Preparatory School
Highfield Church of England Primary School
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