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School Summary
School TypeAcademy Converter
Secondary
AdmissionsSelective
School AddressParadise Road
Plymouth
PL1 5QP
Phone 01752 208787
Local Authority Plymouth
URL www.dhsb.org
Age Range11 - 18
  
Total Pupils1149
School GenderBoys
Boy | Girl %96.6% | 3.4%
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School Summary

Total Pupils
1149
Age Range
11-18
Secondary
Gender
Boys
Avg. Class Size
21.2
Nat. Average 20.3
Free School Meals
3%
Nat. Average 13.4%
Latest Ofsted
1
Outstanding
Attainment 8 score
64.8
Nat. Average 49.7
Avg GCSE Grade
B
Nat. Average C
Avg A-Level Grade
C+

With a higher than average 1149, Devonport High School for Boys has a large number of pupils in the UK. With only 3.4% girls against 96.6% boys, the school has slightly more males than females. Absence is monitored closely by most schools to enable them to ensure pupils are reaching academic potential. They have an excellent 96.3% attendance rate, which exceeds the typical rate for the country. With 71.9 members of staff, Devonport High School for Boys is well staffed, with an ample number of teachers. Having a higher than average 16:1 teacher/pupil ratio, This School has a large number of pupils in this local authority.

KS4 enables pupils to learn about a variety of subjects, some of which are compulsory under the national curriculum and others voluntary.

Successful entry into A Level at KS5 requires good academic performance at GCSE, especially in core subjects such as English and Maths. An average A Level score of 32.99 is just above the normal result for the country. They provide an average full time teacher`s salary of £39795 , a high figure for the UK. An average proportion of 94.6% of pupils attending Devonport High School for Boys speak English as a 1st language.

 

School Statistics

Gender Split

Gender Count By Age

Total Pupils 1149
Total Girls 39 (3.4%)
Total Boys 1110 (96.6%)

Attendance

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupil Average Attendance
96.3% 94.7%
Persistent Absence
5.5% 13.2% 12.8%

School Staff Information

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Avg. Full-time Qualified Teacher Salary £39,795 £38,624 £37,569
Pupil to Teacher Ratio
16 : 1 14.8 : 1 15.1 : 1
Total Teachers in School 82 71.4 67.5
Total Teaching Assistants
14 26.6 19.4
Total Support Staff
25 32.9 26.5
Total Full-time Teachers 71.9 63.9 62.3
Total Full-time Teaching assistants 11 18.8 15.1
Total Full-time Support Staff 22.8 27.3 22.1

Information About Last Year Pupils Leaving

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Number of Pupils Leaving Last Year
169    
Those staying in Education
99%  (167) 95.3% 93.8%
Further Education College
13%  (22) 22.8% 39.1%
6th Form
83%  (141) 68.5% 45.5%
Apprenticeships
4%  (6) 9.5% 6.4%

Other Stats

    This School Regional Avg National Avg
Average Class Size
21.2 19.2 20.3
Pupils where English is first Language
94.6%  (1087) 94.4% 84.4%
Pupils with Special Educational Needs
0.5%  (6) 4.4% 2.9%
Pupils eligible for free school meals
2.9%  (74.5) 15.1% 13.4%

Performance

GCSE/Key Stage 4 Results (2016)

Summary

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Total pupils at end of KS4
171
Attainment 8 score
64.8 48.3 49.7
Average GCSE Grade
B C C
Progress 8 measure
-0.01 - -
Year This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupils achieving 5 or more A*-C
2016 88% 51.3% 55.2%
2015 94% 51.2% 55.1%
2014 95% 52.9% 55.4%
2013 98% 60.5% 62.1%
This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupils achieving more A*-C in English and Maths
90% 57.3% 61%
Average number of GCSEs per pupil 9.8 8.4 8.4
Average number of GCSEs (incl. equivalents) per pupil
11.5 9.3 9.2

Attainment Band

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Pupils starting KS4 in low prior attainment band
0% 30.6% 27.2%
Pupils starting KS4 in middle prior attainment band
90% 55.2% 53.8%
Pupils starting KS4 in high prior attainment band
10% 53.1% 39.4%

A Level Results (2016)

Summary

This School Regional Avg National Avg
Number of A Level student at the end of year 281 192.4 189.2
Average point score per A level entry (as grade) C+ C- C
Average point score per A Level entry 32.99 28.3 31.8
Average grade in best 3 A level B- C C+
Average point score in best 3 A level entries 37.5 31.8 36
Percentage of A levels pupils achieving AAB or better 26.8% 13.2% 19.7%

Ofsted

About Ofsted

Ofsted have been inspecting schools on a regular basis since 2005. After a cursory warning period they undertake a thorough examination of the whole school. Inspectors will sit in on classes, assessing each teacher's teaching ability. They will also evaluate the way the current curriculum is implemented, and how the progress of each student is tracked throughout their tenure.

Each school is graded on a four point scale: 1 being outstanding, 2 being good, 3 means they require improvement, and 4 signifying inadequate. Those schools attaining an outstanding or good grade might not be re-inspected for as long as five years; while those receiving lower grades will be reassessed with greater frequency, with little or no notice prior to the inspectors arriving.

 

Ofsted Report for Devonport High School for Boys on 02/02/2011

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Inspection Date02/02/2011 - 03/02/2011
Inspection TypeS5 Inspection
Category of Concernn/a
Overall Effectiveness
1
Achievement of Pupils
1
Behaviour & safety of pupils
1
Quality of Teaching
1
Leadership & Management
1



 

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