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Devonport High School for Boys

Plymouth, PL1 5QPSecondaryAges 11–18BoysState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
Progress 8
+0.30
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
226 1st-choice / 208 places
Ranking
#836
of 3,141 nationally

About Devonport High School for Boys

Devonport High School for Boys stands out sharply against the Plymouth local authority average when it comes to academic progress. Its Progress 8 score of 0.3 is significantly above the LA average of -0.04, meaning pupils here make around a third of a grade more progress per subject than their peers across the city. That places the school 4th out of 18 secondary schools in Plymouth, comfortably in the top quarter locally and in the top 27% nationally. The school is also oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry it received 258 applications for 208 places, with 207 of those going to first-preference families. That level of demand suggests local parents see the value in what’s on offer. The school is a selective boys’ grammar in all but name — it’s a state-funded secondary with a strong academic bent, and its results reflect that.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderBoys
Religious CharacterNone
AddressParadise Road, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL1 5QP
HeadteacherDan Roberts
Local AuthorityPlymouth
Number of Pupils1,268
Free School Meals (FSM)7.7%
School Capacity1,268 / 1,160 (109% 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.

Facilities

6
Swimming PoolICT SuiteArt StudiosTennis CourtsSixth Form CentreLibrary

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

FootballGymnasticsMartial ArtsRoundersRugbyAthleticsCricketTennis

Clubs & Activities

DebateOrchestraFilm ClubNewspaperScience ClubChessDuke of EdinburghYoung EnterpriseGardeningModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysical

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Devonport High School for Boys

Devonport High School for Boys has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.