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Upper Shirley High School
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Upper Shirley High School
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- Southampton SO15 7QU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Teachers help pupils prepare well for examinations; GCSE results are higher than national levels.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show respect for each other and for adults in the school. Behaviour is rarely affected by pupil misbehaviour.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers benefit from useful staff training and show strong subject expertise.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers work together to plan interesting lessons that help pupils build on what they already know.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers' practices are generally strong but more variable in some subjects.
Communication: The school communicates effectively with parents about their child's progress and school events.
Parent Satisfaction: 59 responses to the Ofsted Parent View survey indicate parents are satisfied.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school offers a range of opportunities for parents to provide their views through Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff feel well supported, and leaders work relentlessly to help pupils and families get the support they need.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership includes high ambitions, strong support from senior team, and continuous effort to improve quality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying occurs rarely, and pupils feel confident that staff will resolve issues.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders prioritize pupils' well-being and safety, using expertise to assess risks.
Extracurricular Offerings: A range of clubs and other opportunities are on offer, with half of pupils participating, mainly in sporting activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils regularly take part in extracurricular activities while managing academic responsibilities.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Leaders have high ambitions for academic success at key stage 4, preparing students well.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are well supported by the special educational needs coordinator and her effective team.
Subjects Offered: Pupils study a broad range of subjects at key stages 3 and 4, including English, mathematics, science, geography, languages, and art and design.
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Upper Shirley High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 1062 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 51% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.2 | 15.1 | 15 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 51% | 48% | 66% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 26.10% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.11 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 21.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 32.95% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 50% | 16.9% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 6.57% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 9.48% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.21 | 2.26 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 80.67% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 154 | 139 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 74.27% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 23.47% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 3.73% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 69% | 40.2% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.93% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.8% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.67% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.23 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 25.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 36.9% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 73% | 17.5% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% | 9.25% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 48% | 12.1% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.83 | 2.54 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 83.87% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 157 | 137 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 79.73% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 23.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 3.93% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 77% | 44.27% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.07% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.27% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 13 | 23.47% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% 3 | 37.58% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 70% | 24.42% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 6 | 9.53% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% 2 | 14.95% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.5 | 2.69 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 80.92% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 145 | 120 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 73% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 37.38% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 4.23% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 44% | 27.92% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.46% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.46% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.62% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 19 | 22.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 17 | 35.11% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 51% | 22.16% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% 4 | 8.63% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% 11 | 14% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.55 | 2.47 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 69.93% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 146 | 117 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 56.29% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 11% | 19.71% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 1.14% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 71% | 36.43% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.57% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.14% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.86% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 26.25% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 43.13% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 27.13% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 14.75% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 18.13% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 81.08% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 141 | 127 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 57.08% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 24.08% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 2.58% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 74% | 47.17% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 4.17% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.83% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Upper Shirley High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
