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Plymouth High School for Girls

Plymouth, PL4 6HTSecondaryAges 11–18GirlsState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
Progress 8
No data
First choices / offers
0.9×
First choices did not exceed offers made
104 1st-choice / 119 offers made
Ranking
#966
of 3,141 nationally

About Plymouth High School for Girls

Plymouth High School for Girls is a state-funded secondary school in Plymouth, South West, for pupils aged 11 to 18 for girls. DfE data records 782 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 804.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (18 Apr 2024). the published Attainment 8 score was 65.5 for 2024/25. the published A-level average grade was C+ for 2023/24. admissions data records 104 first-preference applications and 119 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderGirls
AddressSt Lawrence Road, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 6HT
HeadteacherMr Simon Underdown
Local AuthorityPlymouth
Number of Pupils782
Free School Meals (FSM)13.4%
School Capacity782 / 804 (97% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Requires improvement

Latest monitoring visit (18 Apr 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Oct 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismMental Health

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

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Plymouth High School for Girls 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.