Devonport High School for Girls
Plymouth, Devon, South West · PL2 3DL
A selective girls' grammar in Plymouth, Devonport High draws on the wider city through the Quest consortium of Plymouth grammar schools. Its academic record stands well above the national picture, and Ofsted has singled out behaviour and personal development for its highest rating of Outstanding. With 916 girls on a roll designed for 840, the school is currently over its stated capacity, a sign of sustained demand. It suits families seeking a strong academic environment in which conduct and pastoral life are taken seriously.
916
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
158
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 916
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 16.5
- Location
- Plymouth, Devon, South West
- Website
- http://www.dhsg.co.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Plymouth grammar schools (Quest)
- Exam board
- Bespoke
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths
- Places (PAN)
- 158
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Exam dateNext
12 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Latest results
Attainment 8
73.8
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
98%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results are the school's clearest strength. An average Attainment 8 score of 73.8 sits far above the national figure of 46.9, and 98% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national average of 47%. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 16.5 underpins this, and Ofsted judged both the quality of education and the sixth form to be Good.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 6.11%
- EHC plans
- 0.22%
- English as additional language
- 14.2%
- Free school meals
- 9.5%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 19 November 2019
The last word
Selective entry at 11 via the Quest consortium, with outstanding behaviour and results that comfortably outpace national averages. Strong demand has pushed numbers above capacity, so competition for the 158 places is real.
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Devonport High School for Girls 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Devonport High School for Girls located?
Devonport High School for Girls is located at Lyndhurst Road, Peverell, Plymouth, PL2 3DL.
What type of school is Devonport High School for Girls?
Devonport High School for Girls is a state grammar school in South West.
What subjects does Devonport High School for Girls test in the 11+?
Devonport High School for Girls tests English and Maths at 11+.
Which exam board does Devonport High School for Girls use for the 11+?
Devonport High School for Girls's 11+ uses Bespoke.
When is the Devonport High School for Girls 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Devonport High School for Girls 11+ exam is on 12 September 2026.
How do I apply to Devonport High School for Girls?
For 2027 entry, the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Devonport High School for Girls 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Devonport High School for Girls releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Devonport High School for Girls belong to?
Devonport High School for Girls is part of the Plymouth grammar schools (Quest) consortium.
How many places does Devonport High School for Girls offer?
Devonport High School for Girls has a published admission number of 158 places.
How many pupils attend Devonport High School for Girls?
Devonport High School for Girls has approximately 916 pupils on roll.
What is Devonport High School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Devonport High School for Girls was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 19 November 2019.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.