Devonport High School for Boys

A good academy converter school in Plymouth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Devonport High School for Boys.

Plymouth, PL15QP Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Boys intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
60.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.3
English & Maths grade 4+ %
75.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 98.9%
Continue in education or training
43.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 50.0%
Sustained employment
66.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 33.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 October 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Paradise Road
Stoke
Plymouth, PL15QP
Phone
1752208787
Website
dhsb.org

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136496
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Paradise Road, Stoke, Plymouth, PL1 5QP
Website
http://www.dhsb.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Boys
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
DEVONPORT HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1160 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,231
Free School Meals
8.0% (98 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.7% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
10.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
68.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
21.0
English Attainment 8:
13.5
Maths Attainment 8:
14.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
20.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
21.0
Ebacc English:
98.3%
Ebacc Entry:
29.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
64.8%
Ebacc Languages:
45.3%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.30
Progress 8 Range:
0.09 to 0.51
University Progression:
49.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
50.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
33.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
49%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
167 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
98.9 (+46.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
68.9 (+29.4 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.2 (7.3 below average)
Progress 8:
0.3 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
77 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
154
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,231 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (Numeracy) (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(23 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(13 students)
Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(11 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(43 students)

Strong performance in 4 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Everyone Succeeds"

All learners are of equal value Diversity is a strength Foster positive attitudes and relationships Foster a shared sense of cohesion and belonging Equalities practice for staff Highest expectations of all students Work to raise standards for the most vulnerable

SEND Provision

All students are entitled to a broad and balanced curriculum, suitably differentiated to meet individual needs; provision will be made for those whose needs are not easily met within the normal academic and pastoral curriculum.

Admissions Criteria

Devonport High School for Boys is a selective grammar school. Admission is via 11+ assessments (English reading – Quest Assessment, Mathematics – Quest Assessment, English writing – DHSB paper). Test results determine admission with A indicating pass/place, B indicating pass and waiting list, C indicating not qualified. Places are allocated by Plymouth City Council. Open evenings/sessions run for admissions, with a registration deadline (31 August in the cited materials). Tests take place in September. The school states that there are familiarisation sessions and guidance materials available through the admissions process.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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