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Plymouth High School for Girls
St Lawrence Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6HT, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.3 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
795
Capacity
804
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a strong Ofsted rating of Good and impressive GCSE attainment scores, this school excels with an Attainment 8 score of 65.5, placing it in the top 5% nationally. The high percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths (97%) and grade 5 or above (90%) reflects a solid academic performance. Additionally, a LocaleIQ score of 84.3 indicates that it outperforms 84% of schools, suggesting a supportive environment for learning.
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Last inspected: 28 September 2011Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 65.5 | Top 5% 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%. | 97% | Top 4% 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%. | 90% | Top 4% 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%. | 53% | Top 12% 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%. | 49% | Top 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.6%
White Other7.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Other2.4%
Asian Indian2.3%
Black African2.0%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
White Irish0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.37897, -4.13613 · PL4 6HT
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Frequently asked questions
What is Plymouth High School for Girls rated by Ofsted?
Plymouth High School for Girls was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 September 2011.
Is Plymouth High School for Girls a good school?
Plymouth High School for Girls scores 84.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% 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 Plymouth High School for Girls in GCSEs?
Plymouth High School for Girls achieved an Attainment 8 score of 65.5. 97% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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