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Plymouth High School for Girls

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Plymouth High School for Girls

St Lawrence Road, Plymouth, PL4 6HT

Academy converter
Girls
Pupils
795
Ages
11-18
FSM
11.1%
Attainment 8
65.4
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2024

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
65.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
49.0%
Basics 9-5
89.3%

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
53.4%
EBacc APS
5.92
EBacc 9-5
36.9%
EBacc 9-4
48.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.28
A*-A Grades
25.1%
A*-B Grades
52.9%
AAB+ %
14.8%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 120 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Plymouth High School for Girls

Plymouth High School for Girls is a secondary school in Plymouth, Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 65.4. The school has around 795 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Apr 2024 — School remains Good
  2. Sept 2011 — Good (predecessor: Plymouth High School for Girls)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Plymouth High School for Girls

What is Plymouth High School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Plymouth High School for Girls received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Plymouth High School for Girls's latest exam results?
Plymouth High School for Girls: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 65.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Plymouth High School for Girls located?
Plymouth High School for Girls is a secondary school in Plymouth, Plymouth (PL4 6HT).
How many pupils attend Plymouth High School for Girls?
Plymouth High School for Girls has around 795 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Plymouth High School for Girls with other schools?
View Plymouth 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.