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Devonport High School for Girls

State school · Plymouth, PL2 3DL
  • Secondary
  • Girls
  • Ages 11-18
  • 916 pupils
Academically selective state school

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
916 ·
Local authority
Plymouth City Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Lee Sargeant

Entrance

Admissions policy
Academically selective state school
Open days
September and July for Year 7. November for the sixth form.

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 60 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Unknown 6 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Hyde Park Junior School 6 %
Montpelier Primary School 6 %
Manadon Vale Primary School 4 %
Sir Robert Geffery's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School 3 %
Compton CofE Primary School 3 %
Widey Court Primary School 3 %
Stoke Damerel Primary Academy 3 %
Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School 3 %
St Andrew's Church of England Academy 3 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
89%
LA avg.
56%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
97.5%
LA avg.
46.3%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
41.49
LA avg.
33.38
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
55
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

0.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
5.9 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

916
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Lyndhurst Road
Peverell
Plymouth
Devon
PL2 3DL
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Telephone: 01752 705024

Email: dhsg@dhsg.co.uk

Website: https://www.dhsg.co.uk

Local authority: Plymouth City Council

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School data & information Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road, Peverell, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3DL
916 Pupil numbers
9.5 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
13 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
55 Number of teachers
5 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
97.5%
LA avg.
46.3%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
75.40
LA avg.
46.20
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.78 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 8
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 69 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 121 8
Latin GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 7
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 7
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 8
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 8
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 119 8
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 121 8
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 8
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 8
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 7
Chinese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 8
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 69 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 8
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 68 8
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 8
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 9

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
38.1%
LA avg.
17.9%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
41.49
LA avg.
33.38
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCE A level 9 A
Religious Studies GCE A level 10 A
Psychology GCE A level 33 B
Physics GCE A level 16 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 8 B
Mathematics GCE A level 40 A
History GCE A level 19 B
Geography GCE A level 20 A
French GCE A level 6 A
English Literature GCE A level 34 A
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 12 A
Chemistry GCE A level 32 A
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 12 A
Biology GCE A level 35 A

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Devonport High School for Girls is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

The Student Support Team is heavily involved with students across all year groups providing bespoke support to meet students' needs. This specialist support includes SEN support, academic and pastoral mentoring, literacy support, counselling, behaviour and attendance support and links to outside agencies. The school has a Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator who monitors the progress of girls identified as having special needs. There is currently one learning support assistant attached to individual pupils. Gifted and talented pupils are also judged to have special needs which are met by a comprehensive programme of extra-curricular activities and support.

Children may have:

Dyslexia Physical needs ADHD Hearing impairment Literacy difficulties Broken education Numeracy difficulties Visual impairment English as an additional language Autism spectrum conditions Medical needs Dyspraxia Mental health issues Transgender transition support Severe medical conditions Mental health issues which affect daily life Eating disorders

At DHSG the learning support team currently offer:

SEN drop-in Homework support – drop-in Social skills groups Anger management group Anxiety management group Confidence and self-esteem groups Young carers support group and guidance Exam technique advice Counselling service Careers advice Literacy support Support for those with eating disorders Extensive confidence and self-esteem courses 1:1 support for various issues Transition and extended transition to higher education

Updated Nov 2016
0.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
5.9 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment Yes
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability Yes
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health Yes
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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