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Devonport High School for Boys
Paradise Road, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5QP, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.0 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,268
Capacity
1,160
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates strong academic performance, highlighted by a remarkable GCSE Attainment 8 score of 69.3, placing it in the top 4% nationally. An impressive 99% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 94% reach grade 5 or higher, showcasing the school’s commitment to high academic standards. However, only 25% of students enter the EBacc, which may be a consideration for parents interested in a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 17 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 69.3 | Top 4% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 99% | Top 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 94% | Top 3% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 25% | Top 46% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 24% | Top 46% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.2%
White Other6.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Asian Indian2.8%
Asian Chinese2.8%
Mixed Other2.4%
Other1.5%
Black African1.2%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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50.37418, -4.16174 · PL1 5QP
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Frequently asked questions
What is Devonport High School for Boys rated by Ofsted?
Devonport High School for Boys was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 October 2023.
Is Devonport High School for Boys a good school?
Devonport High School for Boys scores 94.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Devonport High School for Boys in GCSEs?
Devonport High School for Boys achieved an Attainment 8 score of 69.3. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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