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Devonport High School for Girls Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Devonport High School for Girls is a academy converter secondary school in Plymouth , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 916 pupils, and a capacity of 840 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

916

Pupils

840

Capacity

109%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Devonport High School for Girls Catchment Area Information

Entry to Devonport High School for Girls is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Plymouth may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Currently oversubscribed: 916 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 840 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Plymouth before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Devonport High School for Girls — School Information

Full address
Lyndhurst Road, Peverell, Plymouth, PL2 3DL
Local authority
Plymouth
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
9.5% of pupils
DfE URN
136588

Other Secondary Schools in Plymouth

If Devonport High School for Girls is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Plymouth are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Devonport High School for Girls

Is Devonport High School for Girls oversubscribed?

Yes — Devonport High School for Girls currently has 916 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 840 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Devonport High School for Girls?

Devonport High School for Girls is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Plymouth publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Devonport High School for Girls cover?

Devonport High School for Girls is a secondary school in Plymouth, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Devonport High School for Girls?

Devonport High School for Girls was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.