Devonport High School for Boys

Details

Age Range	11-18 years
Gender	Boys
Type	Academy, Academy converter
Religious Character	None
Local Authority	Plymouth
Address	Paradise Road, PL1 5QP
School Website	www.dhsb.org
Telephone	1752208787
URN	136496

School Census

Total	1238
Girls/Boys	78/1160
Girls/Boys Ratio	6.3%/93.7%
% pupils where English not first language	7.2%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals	73
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support	4.3%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 17/10/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start Date	Ofsted Rating
17/10/2023	Good
02/02/2011	Outstanding

Inspection Date	17/10/2023
Quality of Education	Good
Behaviour and Attitudes	Outstanding
Personal Development	Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Inspection Date	02/02/2011
Quality of Education	No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes	No Judgement
Personal Development	No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Outstanding

Ofsted Inspection Timeline

Inspection Date	Inspection Type	Inspection Report
17 October 2023	School inspection: Good	View
14 February 2012	Academy conversion letter	View

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	68.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	95.50%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	98.90%
Entering EBacc	30.20%
EBacc average point score	5.88
Progress 8	0.3

Secondary Results 2023
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	69
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	96%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	97%
Entering EBacc	34%
EBacc average point score	5.94
Progress 8	0.36

Secondary Results 2022
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	70.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	94%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	99%
Entering EBacc	-
EBacc average point score	6.06
Progress 8	0.14

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers	1.12%
Total Applications	255
As first preference	235
As second preference	13
As third preference	7

Total Offers Made	210
first preference offers	209
second preference offers	1
third preference offers	0

first preference v offers	1.17%
Total Applications	227
As first preference	210
As second preference	11
As third preference	6

Total Offers Made	179
first preference offers	179
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

first preference v offers	1.13%
Total Applications	225
As first preference	204
As second preference	13
As third preference	8

Total Offers Made	181
first preference offers	181
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

first preference v offers	1.72%
Total Applications	334
As first preference	305
As second preference	16
As third preference	10

Total Offers Made	178
first preference offers	177
second preference offers	1
third preference offers	0

first preference v offers	1.18%
Total Applications	220
As first preference	208
As second preference	10
As third preference	2

Total Offers Made	178
first preference offers	177
second preference offers	1
third preference offers	0

first preference v offers	1.23%
Total Applications	236
As first preference	220
As second preference	13
As third preference	3

Total Offers Made	179
first preference offers	179
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

first preference v offers	1.17%
Total Applications	226
As first preference	210
As second preference	13
As third preference	3

Total Offers Made	179
first preference offers	179
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

first preference v offers	1.11%
Total Applications	220
As first preference	199
As second preference	14
As third preference	7

Total Offers Made	180
first preference offers	180
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

first preference v offers	1.09%
Total Applications	217
As first preference	188
As second preference	23
As third preference	6

Total Offers Made	174
first preference offers	173
second preference offers	1
third preference offers	0

first preference v offers	1.13%
Total Applications	218
As first preference	193
As second preference	15
As third preference	10

Total Offers Made	172
first preference offers	171
second preference offers	1
third preference offers	0

first preference v offers	1.19%
Total Applications	230
As first preference	207
As second preference	18
As third preference	5

Total Offers Made	174
first preference offers	174
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree	53%
agree	20%
disagree	7%
strongly disagree	20%
don't know	0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree	40%
agree	40%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	20%
don't know	0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree	27%
agree	53%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	20%
don't know	0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree	0%
agree	0%
disagree	13%
strongly disagree	20%
don't know	7%
not applicable	60%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree	7%
agree	33%
disagree	33%
strongly disagree	20%
don't know	7%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree	27%
agree	7%
disagree	20%
strongly disagree	13%
don't know	0%
not applicable	33%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes	0%
no	0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree	0%
agree	0%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	0%
dont know	0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree	60%
agree	20%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	20%
don't know	0%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree	53%
agree	20%
disagree	7%
strongly disagree	20%
don't know	0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree	13%
agree	60%
disagree	7%
strongly disagree	20%
don't know	0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree	53%
agree	47%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree	53%
agree	20%
disagree	20%
strongly disagree	7%
don't know	0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree	47%
agree	13%
disagree	7%
strongly disagree	20%
don't know	13%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes	80%
no	20%

Ethnicity

time period	2023-24
white british ethnic origin	72.7%
any other white background ethnic origin	5.5%
chinese ethnic origin	2.9%
white and asian ethnic origin	2.8%
indian ethnic origin	2.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	2.3%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	1.4%
any other asian background ethnic origin	1.1%
african ethnic origin	1%
white and black african ethnic origin	0.8%
bangladeshi ethnic origin	0.6%

time period	2022-23
white british ethnic origin	76.8%
any other white background ethnic origin	5.5%
white and asian ethnic origin	2.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	2.3%
chinese ethnic origin	2.2%
indian ethnic origin	2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	1.3%
white and black african ethnic origin	0.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin	0.8%
african ethnic origin	0.7%
bangladeshi ethnic origin	0.6%