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Devonport High School for Boys, Plymouth

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Devonport High School for Boys details

Address:

Devonport High School for Boys
Paradise Road, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon PL1 5QP

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Exam data

Authority:

Plymouth

Type:

Foundation

Admissions:

Selective

Gender of entry:

Boys

Age range:

11-18

Number of students:

1,118

Gender of sixth form:

Mixed

Last inspection:

October 2003. Read the full inspection report.

Official school profile:

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General information

Background: Opened in 1896 to provide commissioned entry into Royal Navy Corps and civil service; moved in 1945 to its current location in former Stoke Military Hospital buildings, which date from 1797; only boys' grammar school in Plymouth; serves wide rural area as well as the city; takes top 25 per cent of ability range and offers some entry at 12+, 13+ and 16+. Works closely with two girls' grammar schools, two Catholic comprehensive schools and Eggbuckland Community College for extra-curricular activities, shows, and some A-level courses. Overlooks extensive playing fields; recent facilities include new refectory, sports hall and library/central resource area. Has own study centre in Brittany, visited by 400 boys every year. Wide curriculum for able pupils, including Classics, a second modern foreign language, expressive arts, and technology. Sixth-formers can take up to five A-levels, choosing from 23 subjects. Wide range of sport includes basketball, sailing, soccer, and athletics. Specialist engineering college status. Over-subscribed, with two applications per place. Schools Curriculum Award; Artsmark; Sportsmark (2002). Ethos: 'The school aims to provide a well-rounded education, balancing academic success with opportunities for sport, music, drama or community service.' .

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