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Devonport High School for Girls

Secondary

Devonport High School for Girls

Lyndhurst Road, Peverell, Plymouth, PL2 3DL

Academy converter
Girls
Pupils
916
Ages
11-18
FSM
9.5%
Attainment 8
73.7
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2019

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
73.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
69.6%
Basics 9-5
97.6%

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
87.0%
EBacc APS
6.96
EBacc 9-5
73.2%
EBacc 9-4
78.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
38.82
A*-A Grades
31.9%
A*-B Grades
64.2%
AAB+ %
23.1%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 96 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Nearby

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About Devonport High School for Girls

Devonport High School for Girls is a secondary school in Plymouth, Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 73.7. The school has around 916 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Lyndhurst Road, Plymouth, PL2 3DL | More schools in Plymouth

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Feb 2025 — Improved significantly
  2. Nov 2019 — Good
  3. Oct 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Devonport High School for Girls

What is Devonport High School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Devonport High School for Girls received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are Devonport High School for Girls's latest exam results?
Devonport High School for Girls: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 73.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Devonport High School for Girls located?
Devonport High School for Girls is a secondary school in Plymouth, Plymouth (PL2 3DL).
How many pupils attend Devonport High School for Girls?
Devonport High School for Girls has around 916 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Devonport High School for Girls with other schools?
View Devonport High School for Girls'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.