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Devonport High School for Girls
Lyndhurst Road, Peverell, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3DL, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.7 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
916
Capacity
840
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With a strong Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school excels in academics, boasting a remarkable Attainment 8 score of 73.8 and 99% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school also demonstrates high parent satisfaction, with 93% of parents recommending it. While the data is limited, the impressive EBacc entry rate of 87% suggests a robust commitment to a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 73.8 | Top 2% 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 2% 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%. | 98% | Top 2% 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%. | 87% | Top 2% 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%. | 79% | Top 2% UK |
Parent View (104 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child feels safe
99%
My child is happy
98%
School has high expectations
98%
My child makes good progress
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
I'd recommend this school
93%
Good range of subjects
89%
School supports development
88%
Progress is communicated
86%
School keeps me informed
77%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.8%
White Other5.7%
Asian Chinese3.8%
Mixed W+Asian3.7%
Other3.5%
Asian Indian2.8%
Black African2.3%
Asian Other2.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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50.39275, -4.15166 · PL2 3DL
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Devonport High School for Girls rated by Ofsted?
Devonport High School for Girls was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2019.
Is Devonport High School for Girls a good school?
Devonport High School for Girls scores 97.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Devonport High School for Girls?
Based on 104 Ofsted Parent View responses, Devonport High School for Girls receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Devonport High School for Girls in GCSEs?
Devonport High School for Girls achieved an Attainment 8 score of 73.8. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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