King Edward VI School vs Upper Shirley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 857 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Edward VI School
Southampton · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
989 students
Upper Shirley High School
Southampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,062 students
| Measure | King Edward VI School Southampton, South East | Upper Shirley High School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #563 of 679 | #301 of 679 |
| National rank | #3494 of 4,090 | #1633 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 10–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 989 | 1,062 |
| Pupils on roll | 989 | 1,062 |
| Free school meals | – | 30.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 107.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 15.9 | 47.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 49.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 68.2% |
| EBacc average points | 0.21 | 4.09 |
| A level points per entry | 45.2 | – |
| town | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kes.hants.sch.uk | uppershirleyhigh.org/ |
The verdict
- •Upper Shirley High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.9 vs 20.5).
- •Upper Shirley High School is the larger school with 1,062 students compared with 989.
- •King Edward VI School is a independent school while Upper Shirley High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is King Edward VI School better than Upper Shirley High School?
On the Success Index (England), Upper Shirley High School ranks higher (56.9 vs 20.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are King Edward VI School and Upper Shirley High School?
About 857 m in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward VI School: 989. Upper Shirley High School: 1,062. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VI School and Upper Shirley High School rank in South East?
King Edward VI School is 563rd of 679 and Upper Shirley High School is 301st of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).