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Upper Shirley High School
Bellemoor Road, Upper Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 7QU, Southampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.7 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,081
Capacity
990
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.0, placing it in the top 43% nationally. A commendable 68% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 87% of parents express satisfaction with their children's education. While the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 30%, overall, the school appears to provide a supportive environment for student success.
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Last inspected: 22 October 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.0 | Top 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 68% | Top 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 49% | Top 37% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 30% | Top 48% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 23% | Top 48% UK |
Parent View (151 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of subjects
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Progress is communicated
88%
I'd recommend this school
87%
My child feels safe
87%
My child is happy
85%
School has high expectations
84%
My child makes good progress
82%
Behaviour is good
80%
School keeps me informed
80%
School supports development
74%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British55.6%
White Other13.0%
Asian Indian5.9%
Black African5.7%
Asian Other2.8%
Mixed Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.92937, -1.42367 · SO15 7QU
School details
Local authoritySouthampton
RegionSouth East
URN137037
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteuppershirleyhigh.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Upper Shirley High School rated by Ofsted?
Upper Shirley High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 October 2019.
Is Upper Shirley High School a good school?
Upper Shirley High School scores 57.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Upper Shirley High School?
Based on 151 Ofsted Parent View responses, Upper Shirley High School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Upper Shirley High School in GCSEs?
Upper Shirley High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.0. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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