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Welcome to Shirley Junior School
A warm welcome to the Shirley Junior School website. I am delighted that you are browsing through our website to get a glimpse of our vibrant school.
Shirley Junior School is an inclusive school for children aged 7-11 in the Shirley area of Southampton. At Shirley Junior School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our dedicated team works hard to create a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment where children can develop a love of learning and achieve their full potential. We value strong partnerships with families and the wider community, and together we aim to provide the very best experiences for our pupils and wider community.
Kerri Davie
Headteacher
Partnerships
Hamwic Trust: Jeffery's Education Partnership
Shirley Junior School joined the Hamwic Education Trust (HET) in 2018. The aim of the Hamwic Education Trust is to establish self-improving school systems by creating local Partnerships of schools where School Leaders take a collective responsibility for student outcomes.
Our Shirley Junior School Community
At Shirley Junior School, we’re proud to be a warm, caring, inclusive place where every child feels known, valued, and supported. From Year 3 to Year 6, we offer a nurturing environment where children learn and grow together as confident, curious individuals.
- Welcoming community where your child is seen and celebrated.
- High-quality teaching that inspires confidence and achievement.
- Rich learning experiences, both indoors and outdoors.
- Strong partnerships with families and the wider community.
- Building community through a strong sense of belonging for all.
Latest News
OPAL- Outdoor Play and Learning
We are very excited to this year be launching a new play project to make our playtimes even better, following a programme called OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning). Through this approach, we aim to improve opportunities for physical activity, socialisation, cooperation, coordination, resilience, creativity, imagination and enjoyment through improved play.
Young Voices 2026 - LEGENDARY!
43 members of our Shirley Junior School choir travelled to the London O2 to take part in a truly awesome choir event - Young Voices. What an awesome day!