Devonport High School for Boys vs Scott Medical and Healthcare College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 818 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Devonport High School for Boys
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,300 students
Scott Medical and Healthcare College
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 13–19
231 students
| Measure | Devonport High School for Boys Plymouth, South West | Scott Medical and Healthcare College Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #20 of 402 | #254 of 402 |
| National rank | #173 of 4,090 | #2464 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 13–19 |
| Students | 1,300 | 231 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,300 | 231 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 32.9% |
| Capacity filled | 112.1% | 61.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 69.3 | 43.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 94.4% | 35.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 98.9% | 62.5% |
| EBacc average points | 5.83 | 3.49 |
| A level points per entry | 37.7 | 32.7 |
| town | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.dhsb.org | www.scottcollege.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Devonport High School for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.3 vs 39.9).
- •Devonport High School for Boys is the larger school with 1,300 students compared with 231.
- •Devonport High School for Boys is boys and Scott Medical and Healthcare College is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Devonport High School for Boys better than Scott Medical and Healthcare College?
On the Success Index (England), Devonport High School for Boys ranks higher (93.3 vs 39.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Devonport High School for Boys and Scott Medical and Healthcare College?
About 818 m in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Devonport High School for Boys: 1,300. Scott Medical and Healthcare College: 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Devonport High School for Boys and Scott Medical and Healthcare College rank in South West?
Devonport High School for Boys is 20th of 402 and Scott Medical and Healthcare College is 254th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).