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Devonport High School for Girls

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Devonport High School for Girls

Lyndhurst Road, Peverell, Plymouth, PL2 3DL

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Girls

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2019

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

73.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Before you apply

Confirm entry-year admission rules, places and selection requirements with the school or local authority.

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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

73.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2373.446.4
2023/2475.446.4
2024/2573.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.500.00
2023/24+0.780.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

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

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

All Saints Church of England Academy
1.12 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Plymouth College
1.34 km away · Other independent school
Scott Medical and Healthcare College
1.37 km away · Studio schools
Good
Stoke Damerel Community College
1.38 km away · Academy converter
Good
St Boniface's RC College
1.8 km away · Academy sponsor led
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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 104 responses), 93% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 73.7. The school has around 916 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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 do parents say about Devonport High School for Girls?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 104 responses): 93% of parents would recommend Devonport High School for Girls.
What are Devonport High School for Girls's latest exam results?
Devonport High School for Girls: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 73.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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