Devonport High School for Boys
Academy converter · Boys · Grammar school · Sixth form
Plymouth, PL1 5QP
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 4% in England
2 of 17 in Plymouth
Pupils
1,300
First preferences per place
1.12
2026/27
Absence
4.7%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 69.1 | 68.9 | 69.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 96% | 96% | 94% | |
| Average English grade | 7.0 | 6.8 | 7.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 94% | 94% | 92% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.36 | 0.30 | — |
99% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Millbay Academy · 0.5 mi · Good · Bottom 3% in England
- Scott Medical and Healthcare College · 0.5 mi · Good · Top 37% in England
- Stoke Damerel Community College · 0.5 mi · Report card · Bottom 16% in England
- Plymouth High School for Girls · 1.2 mi · No rating · Top 5% in England
- Devonport High School for Girls · 1.4 mi · Good · Top 3% in England
- Torpoint Community College · 1.9 mi · No rating · Bottom 28% in England
Best secondary schools in Plymouth · Best secondary schools in Devon
The neighbourhood
Devonport High School for Boys is in Victoria Park (typical home £187,500, crime very high).
What is Devonport High School for Boys's Ofsted rating?
Devonport High School for Boys is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Devonport High School for Boys rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Devonport High School for Boys is in the top 4% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.