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Upper Shirley High School

Bellemoor Road, Southampton, SO15 7QU
Part of: JEFFERYS EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Upper Shirley High School
Southampton, SO15 7QU
1,081 Pupils
990 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
29.30% FSM %
582 Boys
499 Girls
About Upper Shirley High School

Upper Shirley High School is a Secondary Academies serving Southampton and the surrounding area in Southampton. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the South East region.

It has 1,081 pupils on roll. School capacity: 990. Current headteacher: Christopher Sykes.

Information on Upper Shirley High School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Southampton
Region South East
Administrative District Southampton
Parliamentary Constituency Southampton Test
Ward Shirley
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-08-2011
UKPRN 10034754
URN 137037
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Dr Michael Roe Chair of Local Governing Body 18/07/2024 17/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Malky Chaloner Local Governor 19/11/2024 18/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Simon Crispin Local Governor 04/12/2024 03/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Bruno Duckworth-Russell Local Governor 19/11/2024 18/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Neil Glasspool Local Governor 15/12/2025 14/12/2029 Elected by parents
Aimee Hall Local Governor 26/02/2025 25/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Holloway Local Governor 25/09/2024 24/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Rachele Newman Local Governor 17/07/2024 16/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Michael Roe Local Governor 18/01/2023 17/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Laura Starke Local Governor 06/02/2023 06/02/2027 Elected by parents
Julie Staunton Local Governor 26/02/2025 25/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christopher Sykes Local Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Shirley Infant School
0.23 km • Southampton
Other
Shirley Junior School
0.23 km • Southampton
Other
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
0.54 km • Southampton
Other
Hollybrook Junior School
0.63 km • Southampton
Other
Hollybrook Infant School
0.69 km • Southampton
Other
Southampton Hospital School
0.74 km • Southampton
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Upper Shirley High School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Southampton, Southampton.
Upper Shirley High School has 1,081 pupils, with a capacity of 990.
Upper Shirley High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Upper Shirley High School is: Non-selective.
The Headmaster at Upper Shirley High School is Mr Christopher Sykes.
Upper Shirley High School is at Bellemoor Road, Upper Shirley, Southampton, SO15 7QU, in the Southampton local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Upper Shirley High School: Does not have a sixth form.
Upper Shirley High School is currently open.
Contact
Headmaster
Mr Christopher Sykes
Bellemoor Road, Upper Shirley, Southampton, SO15 7QU
02380325333
uppershirleyhigh.org/
Location
SO15 7QU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137037
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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