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Devonport High School for Boys

Plymouth, PL1 5QPSecondaryAges 11–18BoysState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
Progress 8
No data
First choices / offers
1.1×
More first choices than offers made
234 1st-choice / 208 offers made
Ranking
#836
of 3,141 nationally

About Devonport High School for Boys

Devonport High School for Boys is a state-funded secondary school in Plymouth, South West, for pupils aged 11 to 18 for boys. DfE data records 1,300 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 1,160.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (17 Oct 2023). the published Attainment 8 score was 69.3 for 2024/25. the published A-level average grade was B- for 2023/24. admissions data records 234 first-preference applications and 208 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderBoys
AddressParadise Road, Stoke, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL1 5QP
HeadteacherMr Dan Roberts
Local AuthorityPlymouth
Number of Pupils1,300
Free School Meals (FSM)7.4%
School Capacity1,300 / 1,160 (112% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 10 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysical

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Devonport High School for Boys has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.