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Plymouth High School for Girls - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Plymouth High School for Girls
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Plymouth High School for Girls
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- Plymouth PL4 6HT
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Academic Progress: High expectations for pupils鈥� academic success.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave consistently well in lessons.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders communicate regularly with trust schools to share best practice.
Strengths and Challenges: Some staff feel workload could be reduced.
Opportunities for Involvement: Many roles like head student team for parents to engage.
Communication: Open communication through various platforms.
Parent Satisfaction: Many parents say their child is thriving.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Conflicts are dealt quickly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders ensure ambitious curriculum planning.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Anti-bullying ambassadors trained.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn about healthy relationships and online safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Regular music, dance, and drama festivals.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students lead curriculum enrichment week.
Outdoor Facilities: Influenced by environmental passion of pupils.
Career Counselling Services: Strong careers guidance enables informed choices.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Broad sixth-form course offer reviewed regularly.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff understand needs and make adjustments as required.
Subjects Offered: Media studies and economics among broad subjects.
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About Us
Plymouth High School for Girls is a Secondary, Girls school located in Devon, South West.
It has 816 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 89% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.60% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
D-
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B-
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B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19 | - | 15.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 89% | 98% | 36% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 11.90% | 35.00% | 0.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 65.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 89% | 30.3% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 44.59% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 53% | 20.59% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% | 9.93% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 49% | 13.63% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.03 | 2.85 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 81.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 117 | 112 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 71.54% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 29.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 74% | 39.33% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.58% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.21% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 6% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 69.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 93% | 35.69% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 51.54% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 59% | 22.81% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 53% | 12.92% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 56% | 16.96% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.38 | 3.26 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 90.86% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 117 | 108 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 82.82% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 12% | 28.32% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 80% | 42.55% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 0.23% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 6.05% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.9 | 25.08 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.43 | 23.65 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.90% | 8.59% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 107 | 116 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 51.24% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 12.65% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 26.65% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 8.41% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.18 | 31.12 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.76 | 27.2 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.3% | 10.96% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 94 | 153 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 54.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 9.13% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 20.69% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 12.19% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Plymouth High School for Girls
Local authority ratio 18 : 1