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Devonport High School for Boys

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Devonport High School for Boys

Paradise Road, Stoke, Plymouth, PL1 5QP

Academy converter
Boys
Pupils
1,268
Ages
11-18
FSM
7.7%
Attainment 8
69.2
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2023

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment or local consortium test

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Registration usually opens in the spring and closes by early July, before the test in September of Year 6. Confirm the exact dates with the local authority or consortium.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
69.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
53.2%
Basics 9-5
94.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
25.3%
EBacc APS
5.82
EBacc 9-5
21.9%
EBacc 9-4
23.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
37.70
A*-A Grades
31.7%
A*-B Grades
60.9%
AAB+ %
25.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 166 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Nearby

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About Devonport High School for Boys

Devonport High School for Boys is a secondary school in Plymouth, Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 69.2. The school has around 1,268 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Paradise Road, Plymouth, PL1 5QP | More schools in Plymouth

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Devonport High School for Boys, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2023 — Good
  2. Feb 2011 — Outstanding (predecessor: Devonport High School for Boys)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Devonport High School for Boys

What is Devonport High School for Boys's Ofsted rating?
Devonport High School for Boys received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Devonport High School for Boys's latest exam results?
Devonport High School for Boys: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 69.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Devonport High School for Boys located?
Devonport High School for Boys is a secondary school in Plymouth, Plymouth (PL1 5QP).
How many pupils attend Devonport High School for Boys?
Devonport High School for Boys has around 1,268 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Devonport High School for Boys with other schools?
View Devonport High School for Boys's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Plymouth.