At a Glance
Assessment: GL 11 Plus
Fees Type: Free
Boarding: Day school
Admissions: Boys Only
Places per year: 120
Introduction
Plymouth High School For Girls is a single gender, selective, state school founded over 100 years ago. Their motto “For Life Not School We Learn” has been carried through the school from its original founding and still applies today; the school aims to build girls’ academic excellence whilst preparing them for a career in the adult world.
As aforementioned, academia is a central focus at Plymouth High School For Girls. This is reflected through a consistent set of high exam results. In the 2019 academic year, 98% of pupils sitting their GCSE examinations achieved at least a grade 5 in English and Maths. A ‘grade 5’ is equivalent to a high C under the previous GCSE marking criteria. Further, 99% of the graduates from the high school went into full-time employment or stayed in full-time education. This data is accompanied by the schools ‘well above average’ Progress 8 score, a statistic which indicates children develop significantly well at Plymouth High School For Girls from KS2-KS4 compared to the local and national average of other children. Adjoining the High School is their equally academic Sixth Form. the KS5 institution boasts many of their students continuing their education in academic fields such as law, engineering and medicine.
Undoubtedly, the admissions process to Plymouth High School For Girls is competitive, a popular choice for prospective students and parents. All the grammar schools under Plymouth council require children to sit an entrance test, under the exam board GL 11 Plus. Our resources with 11 Plus Hero help prepare your child for the Plymouth grammar schools entrance test, providing them with a toolkit to have the best chance to succeed. We also provide information to help guide yourself and your child through the admissions process, so that you and your child can confidently and competently apply to Plymouth High School For Girls.
Plymouth High School For Girls Key Information
Here, we contain key information for Plymouth High School For Girls. Details for addresses, parking and more are kept here for prospective students and their parents.
School Address
Full Address:
Plymouth High School For Girls, St Lawrence Road, Mutley, Plymouth PL4 6HTPlymouth
Devon
PL4 6HT
Contact Information
Parking in the school
Parking is available on site at the school.
Additional parking off site
If you need to find alternative parking, please use adjoining road or the car parks listed below, all within a 10 minute walk:
- North Hill, 9 North Road East, Plymouth PL4 8ET (Opening Times: Mon-Sun All Day)
- Napier Terrace, Plymouth, Pl4 6ER (Opening Times: Mon-Sun All Day)
- Plymouth Station, North Road, Plymouth PL4 6AB (Opening Times: Mon-Sun All Day)
Additional parking off site
If you need to find alternative parking, please use adjoining road or the car parks listed below, all within a 10 minute walk:
- North Hill, 9 North Road East, Plymouth PL4 8ET (Opening Times: Mon-Sun All Day)
- Napier Terrace, Plymouth, Pl4 6ER (Opening Times: Mon-Sun All Day)
- Plymouth Station, North Road, Plymouth PL4 6AB (Opening Times: Mon-Sun All Day)
Key Information for Plymouth High School For Girls
PAN* for Year 7 intake (2023)
Total Student Capacity Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Total Students Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Percentage Capacity (2022)
Latest Ofsted Rating (2016)
Selection Test
Plymouth High School For Girls Key Dates and Application Information
Parents of prospective students for Plymouth High School for Girls must keep to strict deadlines in the application for the school. At 11 Plus Hero, we understand this is a lot to keep to in addition to revision and exams. For this reason, we have collated the key dates and deadlines, listed below.
Test registration for 2023 entry:
Deadline for registration to mock examination
Mock examination date:
Open Evening
Information regarding the test sent out to parents
Entrance Test Date
Entrance Test Results Date:
Common Application Form Deadline
School Offer
Parents to respond to offer/allocation
Application Documents for Plymouth High School For Girls
Under this section we keep lots of documents containing information for Plymouth High School For Girls admission process. Please use these to guide you in the testing process and application process to the school.
Plymouth Grammar Schools Entrance Test Format
Plymouth High School for Girls selects students based on their performance in the 11+ test issued by Plymouth Council. This is a GL 11+ test, assessing a candidate’s competence in English and Maths. Although the GL 11 Plus is daunting, we understand and are accustomed to the content of the test, its methodology and method of marking. The 11 Plus Hero is here to help; we can provide a toolkit to your child, familiarising them with the test format and ensuring they have the best chance to succeed.
The Plymouth Grammar Schools Entrance Test: Overview
There are 2 key components to the Plymouth GL 11 Plus Test, it tests candidates in Maths and English. The school understands these components as vital. Both Maths and English are taught at primary school, which is why Plymouth have chosen to only test these components. The questions will be similar to a primary level but sometimes push them beyond what they have previously learned. The Maths and English Comprehension papers will all be multiple choice, with answers marked on a separate answer sheet. For an in depth breakdown of the GL 11 Plus content and format, please visit our Article ‘Selective Tests in Plymouth – The GL 11 Plus Test’.
Paper 1
Maths (approximately 60 minutes)
Paper 2
English (with an additional writing component) – approximately 60 minutes.
The Plymouth Grammar Schools Entrance Test - GL 11 Plus Assessment Criteria
| English | Maths | Verbal Reasoning | Non-Verbal Reasoning | Additional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✔✔ | ✔✔ | XX | XX | n/an/a |
Pass Mark
Test scores are received by October for the following year of entry. For example, for entry in 2023, test scores will be received in October 2022. It is notable that younger children are not penalised for their age, the results are statistically standardised to compare any child’s score average to the average score of their school year. For Plymouth High School For Girls, for entry in 2023, there is no ‘pass mark’. Instead, candidates are ranked by their standardised score; places are allocated aligning to this until all 120 places are given. Therefore, the ‘pass mark’ or ‘cut off score’ is simply the score attained by the last candidate allocated to the school. For more information please see our article ‘Selective Test in Plymouth – GL 11 Plus”
Pass Mark
Test scores are received by October for the following year of entry. For example, for entry in 2023, test scores will be received in October 2022. It is notable that younger children are not penalised for their age, the results are statistically standardised to compare any child’s score average to the average score of their school year. For Plymouth High School For Girls, for entry in 2023, there is no ‘pass mark’. Instead, candidates are ranked by their standardised score; places are allocated aligning to this until all 120 places are given. Therefore, the ‘pass mark’ or ‘cut off score’ is simply the score attained by the last candidate allocated to the school. For more information please see our article ‘Selective Test in Plymouth – GL 11 Plus”
Catchment Area
Plymouth High School For Girls does not use a catchment area in their oversubscription criteria, unlike other schools in the area. In the event of a tie-break (where two students have the same aggregate score on the 11+) the student living closet to the school will be prioritised. Further detail is listed below.
Additional Eligibility
Where the number of applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places are offered in the following order:
- Looked After or Previously Looked After children* who achieve a score equal to or higher than the adjusted ‘cut off score’*** for this school in the previous three years, by rank order of highest score;
- Up to 12 places are are allocated to candidates who achieve a score equal or higher than the lowest ‘cut off score’ for this school in the previous three years and who attract the Pupil Premium** by rank order of highest score in the 11 plus;
- Other candidates by rank order of highest score.
*A child who is (or has been) in state provided social care.
**A child who has been registered for free school meals at any time in the last 6 years
***the adjusted cut off score is two point below the score achieved by the 120th candidate admitted to the school (the last candidate)
If candidates achieved the same aggregate score in the standardised testing, the following criteria applies to distinguish them (in order of priority):
- Pupils who qualify for free school meals, or have at any time in the last 6 years;
- Pupils whose home address is closest to the school;
- If there is still a tie, a random ballot will be used to allocate the place.
The admissions criteria is long and complex. To further understand the oversubscription criteria, why it is structured in this way and what category your child would fall into, please visit the admissions policy
Plymouth High School For Girls FAQs
There is no official ‘pass mark’ for Plymouth High School For Girls. Instead, the girls’ statistically standardised marks are ranked, and offers are given out based on their rank. This means that not all children will receive an offer for admission.
Students are selected based on their performance in the entrance test to Plymouth grammar schools. This entrance test is sat under the GL 11 Plus exam board; GL 11 Plus exam papers are multiple choice, and tests a child’s competence in English and Maths.
Yes, your daughter can sit the Plymouth High School For Girls Mock Examination, You must apply for this on the school website.
GL 11+ hosts familiarisation materials on their website.
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