Devonport High School for Girls
URN: 136588 • Plymouth PL2 3DL
Overview
- Name
- Devonport High School for Girls
- URN
- 136588
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- DEVONPORT HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lee Sargeant (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01752705024
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lyndhurst Road, Plymouth PL2 3DL
Summary
Devonport High School for Girls, located in Plymouth, is a selective grammar school established in 1908. As an academy converter, it serves 916 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 840, and is committed to providing a high-quality educational experience. The school prides itself on its outstanding academic outcomes at both GCSE and A Level, positioning itself as one of the top-performing state schools in the South West.
The school’s ethos revolves around nurturing excellence in a supportive environment, where each student is valued as an individual. The dedicated staff and leadership team focus on offering a wealth of opportunities that promote personal and academic growth. Recent achievements include notable performances in sports and creative competitions, reflecting the school’s commitment to a well-rounded education.
Devonport High School for Girls fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities. This holistic approach not only prepares students for academic success but also equips them with essential life skills as they transition into adulthood.
The school’s ethos revolves around nurturing excellence in a supportive environment, where each student is valued as an individual. The dedicated staff and leadership team focus on offering a wealth of opportunities that promote personal and academic growth. Recent achievements include notable performances in sports and creative competitions, reflecting the school’s commitment to a well-rounded education.
Devonport High School for Girls fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities. This holistic approach not only prepares students for academic success but also equips them with essential life skills as they transition into adulthood.
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- SEN (sen)
- SEN (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Open Events (calendar)
- Music Development Plan (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Devonport High School for Boys (70.2)
- Devonport High School for Boys (69.9)
- Hele's School (67.7)
- Plymouth High School for Girls (67.2)
- Plymouth High School for Girls (64.1)
Key details
- LA
- Plymouth
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- DEVONPORT HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
- Capacity
- 840
- Pupils
- 916
- Boys
- 23
- Girls
- 893
- FSM %
- 9.50
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-11-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 916 | 23 | 893 | 840 | 9.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 860 | 20 | 840 | 840 | 9.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 821 | 14 | 807 | 840 | 6.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 821 | 14 | 807 | 840 | 6.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 835 | 15 | 820 | 840 | 6.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 848 | 18 | 830 | 840 | 4.70 |
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