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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25-26 USH Prospectus

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Welcome to our new Y7 Students

Congratulations on receiving your offer of a place at Upper Shirley High. We are excited to meet our new Year 7 students and are working hard on our transition programme to support your child as they move to USH. Please click on the link below to find out more

2026 Spring 1 Newsletter

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Testimonials

“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

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

“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

“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 quality of the curriculum provision at Upper Shirley High School is as good as I have seen anywhere.”
SSAT Framework for Exceptional Education, 2023

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

“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