Plymouth High School for Girls is a secondary academy in Plymouth, South West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Plymouth High School for Girls has a Progress 8 score of +0.24 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 65.3, 97% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C+.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 3.0%, 7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.9%.
After leaving Plymouth High School for Girls, student destinations include 54% going on to university and 1% entering apprenticeships.
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Plymouth High School for Girls has a Progress 8 score of +0.24, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 65.3. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
97% of students at Plymouth High School for Girls achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Plymouth High School for Girls achieve an average A-Level grade of C+. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Plymouth High School for Girls has an overall absence rate of 5.9%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Plymouth High School for Girls is 3.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving Plymouth High School for Girls, 54% go on to university and 1% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Plymouth High School for Girls was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in April 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Plymouth High School for Girls is next inspection expected around 2028.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Plymouth High School for Girls's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
911/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
357/mo
39% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 10.5 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.1
Bus Stops
40
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Plymouth Rail Station
0.6km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.