Plymouth High School for Girls
School summary
A selective state grammar for girls in Plymouth, Plymouth High School draws on a strong academic tradition and competes for places across the city. Entry at 11 is assessed in English and Maths through a bespoke test, shared with other Plymouth grammar schools as part of the Quest consortium. With 795 girls against a capacity of 804, the school is close to full, and 120 places each year are keenly contested. The intake reflects a broad community, with around one in nine pupils eligible for free school meals.
How hard is it to get in?
Competitive · 2 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Demand exceeds the 120 Year 7 places in most years, though less sharply than at the most oversubscribed schools.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Latest results
Attainment 8
65.5
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
90%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above national norms: an average Attainment 8 score of 65.5 compares with a national figure of 46.9, and 90% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national average of 47%. The pupil-to-teacher ratio of 18.6 is typical for a medium-sized school of this kind. These outcomes mark it out as a high-performing environment suited to academically able girls who will thrive on challenge.
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 0.38%
- EHC plans
- 0.25%
- English as additional language
- 8.6%
- Free school meals
- 11.1%
Schools nearby
Devonport High School for Girls
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Devonport High School for Boys
Plymouth, South West
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy
Brixham, South West
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Torquay, South West
Torquay Girls' Grammar School
Torquay, South West
Fletewood School at Derry Villas
Plymouth, South West
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A consistently strong Plymouth grammar where selective entry and well-above-average GCSE results go hand in hand.
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Plymouth High School for Girls 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.