Devonport High School for Girls vs King's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Devonport High School for Girls
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
971 students
King's School
Plymouth · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
275 students
| Measure | Devonport High School for Girls Plymouth, South West | King's School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #15 of 402 | – |
| National rank | #133 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 971 | 275 |
| Pupils on roll | 971 | 275 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 115.6% | 119.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 73.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 97.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.96 | – |
| A level points per entry | 38.8 | – |
| town | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.dhsg.co.uk | www.kingsschool-plymouth.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Devonport High School for Girls is the larger school with 971 students compared with 275.
- •Devonport High School for Girls is a academy school while King's School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Devonport High School for Girls is girls and King's School 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 Girls better than King's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Devonport High School for Girls and King's School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Devonport High School for Girls: 971. King's School: 275. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Devonport High School for Girls and King's School rank in South West?
Devonport High School for Girls is 15th of 402 and King's School is unranked among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).