DEVONPORT HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS in Devon, Plymouth

Education Centre Information: Devonport High School for Girls:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Plymouth
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/03/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Total Pupils: 810
Number of girls: 810
Admissions: Selective
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Girls
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Background:

Non-denominational selective school founded in 1911; moved to current site in 1938. Housed in handsome, mellow red-brick buildings with some deco features, facing pleasant lawns and playing fields, although school lies near heart of city. New buildings blend in with existing architecture. Takes pupils from wide area, many from across River Tamar in neighbouring Cornwall. Newly-equipped computer suites; attractive sixth-form centre; new art suite; new library, and technology suite. Many county players and some national representatives in hockey, netball and basketball. Latin taught, with French, German, Italian and Spanish. Good take-up for A-level science, mathematics, and languages. High proportion of girls learn musical instruments. Flourishing industrial links. Specilaist language college status. Over-subscribed, with two applications per place. Beacon status; Leading Edge status (2003). Ethos: 'A caring community that acknowledges the needs of each individual'.