Devonport High School for Girls is a secondary school in Plymouth, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a girls school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Devonport High School for Girls currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Lyndhurst Road, Plymouth, PL2 3DL |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Plymouth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Anita Hemsi |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 113531 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Girls |
| School Capacity: | 814 |
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| 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 | 1,195 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montpelier Junior School Beaconfield Road , Beacon Park PL2 3LJ | - not rated | 128 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Primary School North Down Road , Beacon Park PL2 3HN | 3out of 4 | 229 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Primary School North Down Road , Beacon Park PL2 3HN | - not rated | 229 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montpelier Infants' School North Down Road , Peverell PL2 3HN | - not rated | 229 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennycross Primary School Arden Grove , Pennycross PL2 3RL | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Devonport High School for Girls Lyndhurst Road , Peverell PL2 3DL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Academy Pennycross , PL5 3NE | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Kitto Community College Honicknowle Lane , Pennycross PL5 3NE | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ford Secondary School Auckland Road , Ford PL2 3BQ | - not rated | 1,310 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 | 2,601 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 | 2,936 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plantings School 33 Old Park Road , Peverell PL3 4PY | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plantings School 33 Old Park Road , Peverell PL3 4PY | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plantings School 33 Old Park Road , Peverell PL3 4PY | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hartley Road , Mannamead PL3 5LW | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plymouth College Ford Park , Plymouth PL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.