Devonport High School for Girls vs Lawn Manor Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 211 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
Lawn Manor Academy
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
969 students
| Measure | Devonport High School for Girls Plymouth, South West | Lawn Manor Academy Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 402 | #339 of 402 |
| National rank | #133 of 4,090 | #3353 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 971 | 969 |
| Pupils on roll | 971 | 969 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | 39.8% |
| Capacity filled | 115.6% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 73.8 | 37.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 97.6% | 29.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.2% | 45.6% |
| EBacc average points | 6.96 | 3.18 |
| A level points per entry | 38.8 | – |
| town | Plymouth | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.dhsg.co.uk | www.lawnmanor.org |
The verdict
- •Devonport High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.3 vs 22.6).
- •Devonport High School for Girls is the larger school with 971 students compared with 969.
- •Devonport High School for Girls is girls and Lawn Manor Academy 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 Lawn Manor Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Devonport High School for Girls ranks higher (94.3 vs 22.6 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 Girls and Lawn Manor Academy?
About 211 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Devonport High School for Girls: 971. Lawn Manor Academy: 969. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Devonport High School for Girls and Lawn Manor Academy rank in South West?
Devonport High School for Girls is 15th of 402 and Lawn Manor Academy is 339th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).