The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 69.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a boys-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
69.3
25.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
94%
52.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
25%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.23
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 179 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 90 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,268
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.7%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- DEVONPORT HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Dan Roberts (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Paradise Road, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5QP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHigh Street Primary Academy
Primary · 366m away
Stoke Damerel Primary Academy
Primary · 402m away
Chapel Bridge School
Independent · 464m away
Stuart Road Primary Academy
Primary · 552m away
Wolsdon Street School
Independent · 648m away
The Cathedral School of St Mary
Primary · 768m away
Stoke Damerel Community College
Secondary · 814m away
Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Secondary · 818m away
Questions parents ask
Is Devonport High School for Boys a selective school?
Yes. Devonport High School for Boys has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Devonport High School for Boys's Ofsted rating?
Devonport High School for Boys was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Devonport High School for Boys?
Devonport High School for Boys currently has 1,268 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Devonport High School for Boys take?
Devonport High School for Boys caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Devonport High School for Boys?
Devonport High School for Boys is in Plymouth, PL1 5QP, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Devonport High School for Boys have a sixth form?
Yes, Devonport High School for Boys has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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