Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School vs Upper Shirley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
372 students
Upper Shirley High School
Southampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,062 students
| Measure | Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School Southampton, South East | Upper Shirley High School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2448 of 2,471 | #301 of 679 |
| National rank | #15411 of 15,697 | #1633 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 372 | 1,062 |
| Pupils on roll | 372 | 1,062 |
| Free school meals | 36.8% | 30.4% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 107.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 25% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 68.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.shirleywarren.co.uk | uppershirleyhigh.org/ |
The verdict
- •Upper Shirley High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.9 vs 8.3).
- •Upper Shirley High School is the larger school with 1,062 students compared with 372.
- •Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School is a local authority 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 Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School better than Upper Shirley High School?
On the Success Index (England), Upper Shirley High School ranks higher (56.9 vs 8.3 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 Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School and Upper Shirley High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School: 372. Upper Shirley High School: 1,062. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School and Upper Shirley High School rank in South East?
Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School is 2448th of 2,471 and Upper Shirley High School is 301st of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).