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Devonport High School for Girls
Goodgraded 19/11/2019Ages 11–18916 pupilsDoes not apply
Devonport High School for Girls is a girls' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Plymouth. The school has around 916 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 19/11/2019, Devonport High School for Girls was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.8), an average Attainment 8 score of 75.4 and 98% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Plymouth can view Devonport High School for Girls's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 19/11/2019
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.4%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence12.9%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.0England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals9.7%England avg 28.6%
English not first language13.7%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 873.8
Progress 8+0.8
Grade 5+ English & maths98%
Grade 4+ English & maths99%
EBacc entry87%
EBacc average point score6.96
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)BAPS per entry 38.8
Value added-0.25Below average · 95% CI -0.4 to -0.1
Retention95%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
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