Devonport High School for Boys vs The Cathedral School of St Mary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 768 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
The Cathedral School of St Mary
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
102 students
| Measure | Devonport High School for Boys Plymouth, South West | The Cathedral School of St Mary Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #20 of 402 | #1491 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #173 of 4,090 | #13495 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,300 | 102 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,300 | 102 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 52% |
| Capacity filled | 112.1% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 69.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 94.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 98.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.83 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.7 | – |
| town | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.dhsb.org | www.csosm.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Devonport High School for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.3 vs 23.3).
- •Devonport High School for Boys is the larger school with 1,300 students compared with 102.
- •Devonport High School for Boys is boys and The Cathedral School of St Mary 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 The Cathedral School of St Mary?
On the Success Index (England), Devonport High School for Boys ranks higher (93.3 vs 23.3 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 The Cathedral School of St Mary?
About 768 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. The Cathedral School of St Mary: 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Devonport High School for Boys and The Cathedral School of St Mary rank in South West?
Devonport High School for Boys is 20th of 402 and The Cathedral School of St Mary is 1491st of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).