At a Glance
Assessment: GL 11 Plus
Fees Type: Free
Boarding: Day school
Admissions: Girls Only
Places per year: 120
Introduction
Devonport High School for Girls is a selective school for girls based in Plymouth. It is a specialist language college and was established over 100 years ago. The school’s central focus is to provide a balanced education, sufficiently preparing the girls for a career in the working world.
The school is not without consistently high grades. The 2019 GCSE examinations saw over 98% of girls achieve at least a grade 5 in English and Maths. Further, 99% of students in this year stayed in full time education or entered into employment; the school also has an ‘above average’ Progress 8 score, meaning girls develop well from KS2 to KS4 respective to other schools locally and nationally. The adjoining Sixth Form boasts a broad curriculum which sees lots of their students continue their education at top UK universities. In the 2019 year, the average grade achieved at A-Level was a B, with over 95% of students completing their studies. Devonport High School For Girls is the best performing school in Plymouth for A-Level examinations, according to government data.
As a high performing school, admission to Devonport High School For Girls is competitive. 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 Devonport High School For Girls.
Devonport High School For Girls Key Information
In this section we contain key information for Devonport HIgh School For Girls, direct contact details, parking information and other information for prospective students and their parents.
School Address
Full Address:
Devonport High School For Girls, Lyndhurst Road, PeverellPlymouth
Devon
PL2 3DL
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:
- Milehouse Park and Ride, Outland Road, Plymouth PL2 3DA (Opening Times: Mon-Sun All Day)
- Morrisons, 282 Outland Road, Plymouth, PL3 5UQ (Opening Times: 07:00-22:00 & Sun 10:00-16:00)
Additional parking off site
If you need to find alternative parking, please use adjoining road or the car parks listed below:
- Milehouse Park and Ride, Outland Road, Plymouth PL2 3DA (Opening Times: Mon-Sun All Day)
- Morrisons, 282 Outland Road, Plymouth, PL3 5UQ (Opening Times: 07:00-22:00 & Sun 10:00-16:00)
Key Information for Devonport 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 (2019)
Selection Test (In Depth Discussion Below - Link)
Devonport High School For Girls Key Dates and Application Information
For admission to Devonport High School For Girls, key dates and deadlines must be kept to. To help prospective students and parents in the application process, we have collate and regularly update this information and list it below.
Test registration for 2023 entry
Deadline for registration to mock examination
Mock examination date
Open Morning
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 Devonport High School For Girls
Under this section we keep lots of documents containing information for Devonport 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
Mutual to all the grammar schools in Plymouth, Devonport High School For Girls uses the GL 11 Plus Test to test prospective students. 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 Devonport 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 Devonport 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
There is no ‘catchment area’ for Devonport High School For Girls, unlike some other schools. Instead, in a tie-break, girls who live closest to the school will be prioritised for admission. 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 points below the score achieved by the last child admitted for entry (120th child)
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
Devonport High School For Girls FAQs
There is no official ‘pass mark’ for Devonport. Instead, the girls’ statistically standardised marks are ranked, and offers are given out based off 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 Devonport High School For Girls Mock Examination, the PTFA Practice Examination. You must apply for this on the school website.
GL 11+ hosts familiarisation materials on their website.
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