Devonport High School for Boys, based in Plymouth, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a boys school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Devonport High School for Boys currently has around 1268 pupils on roll, which is about 109% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 93.2% boys and 6.8% girls. Around 7.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (69.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (94%) , including 84% who stay in school sixth forms and 9% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Paradise Road, Plymouth, PL1 5QP |
| Website: | http://www.dhsb.org |
| Telephone: | 01752208787 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Plymouth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Dan Roberts |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 136496 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 1160 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1268 |
| Number of Boys: | 1182 |
| Number of Girls: | 86 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 69.20% | 877 |
| Unclassified | 7.50% | 95 |
| Other White | 6.10% | 77 |
| White and Asian | 2.90% | 37 |
| Indian | 2.80% | 36 |
| Chinese | 2.80% | 36 |
| Other Mixed | 2.40% | 31 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.50% | 19 |
| African | 1.20% | 15 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 14 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 8 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 6 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care Ham Drive , Ham PL2 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Street Primary Academy High Street , Stonehouse PL1 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Street Primary School High Street , Stonehouse PL1 3SJ | - not rated | 399 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Primary Academy Collingwood Road , Stoke PL1 5PA | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Damerel Primary School Collingwood Road , Stoke PL1 5PA | - not rated | 439 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stuart Road Primary Academy Palmerston Street , Stoke PL1 5LL | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Boys Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tamar High School Paradise Road , Stoke PL1 5QW | - not rated | 243 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Secondary School Wyndham Square , PL1 5EG | - not rated | 588 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penlee Secondary School Somerset Place , Stoke PL3 4BD | - not rated | 889 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Plymouth Kings Road , Devonport PL1 5QG | - not rated | 453 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth School of Creative Arts The Red House , 22 Millbay Road PL1 3EG | - not rated | 948 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dunstan's Abbey School Craigie Drive , The Millfields PL1 3JL | - not rated | 506 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chapel Bridge School 99 Craigie Drive , PL1 3JL | - not rated | 506 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolsdon Street School 39 Wolsdon Street , PL1 5EH | - not rated | 708 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont House School Plymouth Youth Hostel , Belmont House PL3 4DW | - not rated | 758 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fletewood School at Derry Villas 88 North Road East , PL4 6AN | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.