Devonport High School for Boys
URN: 136496 • Plymouth PL1 5QP
Overview
- Name
- Devonport High School for Boys
- URN
- 136496
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- DEVONPORT HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 69.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dan Roberts (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01752208787
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Paradise Road, Plymouth PL1 5QP
Summary
Devonport High School for Boys is a secondary academy located in Plymouth, catering to boys aged 11-18. The school prides itself on fostering a disciplined and caring environment where students are encouraged to achieve their highest potential. With a current enrolment of 1,268 pupils, the school has a capacity of 1,160 and maintains a commitment to academic excellence, evidenced by strong examination results and university entrance records.
The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its mission statement, "Everyone Succeeds," which reflects its dedication to inspiring confidence and developing talents among all students. Devonport High School actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring that all learners feel valued and respected, regardless of their background. The school also focuses on raising standards, particularly for vulnerable groups, to enhance the overall educational experience.
In addition to academic pursuits, Devonport High School offers a wide range of co-curricular activities, enriching the student experience and fostering a sense of community. The leadership under Headteacher Dan Roberts emphasizes positive relationships and a shared sense of belonging, making the school a supportive environment for all its members.
The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its mission statement, "Everyone Succeeds," which reflects its dedication to inspiring confidence and developing talents among all students. Devonport High School actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring that all learners feel valued and respected, regardless of their background. The school also focuses on raising standards, particularly for vulnerable groups, to enhance the overall educational experience.
In addition to academic pursuits, Devonport High School offers a wide range of co-curricular activities, enriching the student experience and fostering a sense of community. The leadership under Headteacher Dan Roberts emphasizes positive relationships and a shared sense of belonging, making the school a supportive environment for all its members.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Ofsted Report (download)
- Post-16 Capacity Fund (download)
- The School Day (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions FAQs (other)
- Sixth Form Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Devonport High School for Boys (70.2)
- Hele's School (67.7)
- Plymouth High School for Girls (67.2)
- Plymouth High School for Girls (64.1)
- Devonport High School for Girls (64.0)
Key details
- LA
- Plymouth
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- DEVONPORT HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1160
- Pupils
- 1268
- Boys
- 1182
- Girls
- 86
- FSM %
- 7.70
- Open date
- 2011-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1268 | 1182 | 86 | 1160 | 7.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1231 | 1159 | 72 | 1160 | 7.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1269 | 1181 | 88 | 1160 | 6.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1269 | 1181 | 88 | 1160 | 6.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1240 | 1163 | 77 | 1160 | 5.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1229 | 1158 | 71 | 1160 | 4.90 |
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