Devonport High School for Girls

About Devonport High School for Girls

A selective grammar school in the heart of Plymouth, providing an exceptional educational experience for students through a wealth of opportunities within a nurturing environment.

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Key Facts

Founded 1908

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 104 responses • 11.4% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

98.1% positive 1% negative

My child feels safe at this school

99.1% positive 1% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

96.2% positive 2.9% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

98.1% positive 1.9% negative

My child does well at this school

96.1% positive 3.9% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 104 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

53.9

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

75.4

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.78

Progress 8

Well above average

97.5%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

100.0%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

86.8% entered EBacc

86.0% achieved EBacc

121 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Sophie L

Parent Jun 15, 2022

5.0

"Excellent all-round education"

I'm so impressed with the care and attention my daughter receives at Devonport High School for Girls. The facilities are great, and the extracurricular activities on offer have really helped her develop her interests and skills. We're very happy here!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rachel W

Parent Mar 1, 2021

5.0

"Excellent sixth form experience"

My daughter had an amazing time at Devonport High School for Girls, especially in the sixth form. The teachers were brilliant, and the opportunities to develop leadership skills and pursue her interests were fantastic. We're so grateful for the experience she had here.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily F

Parent Sep 22, 2020

4.0

"Values and opportunities shine through"

We chose Devonport High School for Girls because of its strong values and commitment to individual care. My daughter has thrived in the supportive and inclusive environment, and the opportunities she's had have been fantastic. Some of the pastoral care could be improved, but overall we're really pleased.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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