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Devonport High School for Girls
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils develop very strong knowledge, skills, and understanding.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour, both in lessons and around the school, is outstanding.
Qualifications and Training: Leaders provide an effective programme of training for staff.
Current Educational Practices: Collaborative approach to sharing good practice.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching approaches are stronger in some areas. Support in place to improve weaker areas.
Communication: Parents receive detailed information about students' next steps.
Parent Satisfaction: 167 parents responded positively to the Ofsted parental questionnaire.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can participate through Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders ensure that workload is manageable and support staff well-being.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders support improving weaker teaching areas.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders act swiftly to keep pupils safe and work well with external agencies.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff prioritize pupils' mental well-being, providing exceptional care.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils have opportunities in international projects, debates, and extracurricular activities like astronomy and photography.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils relish learning about the world, balancing academic and extracurricular engagements.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive exceptionally detailed information about further education and employment.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Strong leadership enabling students to develop socially and academically.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The proportion of pupils in receipt of education, health and care plans is below the national average.
Subjects Offered: Pupils study a rich breadth of subjects including astronomy, politics, and photography.
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Devonport High School for Girls is a top rated, Secondary, Girls school located in Devon, South West.
It has 860 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 98% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At Devonport High School for Girls our mission is to offer a challenging and enriching educational experience, which enables our students to develop their curiosity, confidence and aspirations, so that they leave us equipped to enjoy life in a global society. participate actively and kindly in the life of the school and the neighbourhood. The mission statement and spirit of the school were formed in conjunction with governors, parents, carers, students, teachers, and support staff.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16 | - | 15.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 98% | 98% | 36% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 28.30% | 35.00% | 0.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.50 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 73.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 30.3% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 44.59% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 87% | 20.59% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 72% | 9.93% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 78% | 13.63% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.91 | 2.85 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 81.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 127 | 112 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 71.54% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 11% | 29.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 85% | 39.33% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 0.58% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.21% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 6% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 4% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.8 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 77.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 35.69% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 51.54% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 93% | 22.81% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 82% | 12.92% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 89% | 16.96% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.42 | 3.26 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 90.86% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 127 | 108 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 82.82% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 9% | 28.32% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 88% | 42.55% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.23% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 6.05% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.63 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 74.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% 1 | 26.3% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 39.39% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 91% | 27.87% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 72% 5 | 12.3% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 85% 4 | 16.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.02 | 2.69 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 96.16% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 114 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 88.95% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 28% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 93% | 43% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 17.95% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 5.84% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.53% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.56 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 71.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% | 25.83% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% 1 | 39.83% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 85% | 29.52% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 67% 15 | 10.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 81% 1 | 16.22% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.73 | 2.65 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 81.58% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 122 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 65.05% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 24.63% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 90% | 47.79% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.26% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.32% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.66 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 72.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% | 28.59% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 43.27% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 86% | 31.14% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 82% | 17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 82% | 18.82% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 75.95% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 119 | 124 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 44% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 7% | 22.53% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 90% | 49.95% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.42% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 7.95% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.53% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.35 | 25.08 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.33 | 23.65 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 28.30% | 8.59% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 99 | 116 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 51.24% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 12.65% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 26.65% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.41% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.57 | 31.12 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.7 | 27.2 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 34.0% | 10.96% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 112 | 153 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 54.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 9.13% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 20.69% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 12.19% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.44 2 | 24.95 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.10 1 | 23.54 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.4% | 8.48% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 109 | 164 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 60% | 45.73% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 13.4% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 24.2% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 11.47% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.41 1 | 25.91 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.44 3 | 24.62 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 26.5% | 8.48% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 22.4% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 9.27% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19.27% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.8% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.72 | 24.77 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.25 | 26.05 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 28.3% | 7.48% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 22 | 25.67% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 12.2% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 23.67% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 2.4% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Devonport High School for Girls
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
