Devonport High School for Girls vs Mayflower Academy
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
Mayflower Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
441 students
| Measure | Devonport High School for Girls Plymouth, South West | Mayflower Academy Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 402 | #461 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #133 of 4,090 | #4534 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 971 | 441 |
| Pupils on roll | 971 | 441 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | 40% |
| Capacity filled | 115.6% | 105% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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.mayfloweracademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Devonport High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.3 vs 66.7).
- •Devonport High School for Girls is the larger school with 971 students compared with 441.
- •Devonport High School for Girls is girls and Mayflower 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 Mayflower Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Devonport High School for Girls ranks higher (94.3 vs 66.7 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 Mayflower Academy?
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. Mayflower Academy: 441. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Devonport High School for Girls and Mayflower Academy rank in South West?
Devonport High School for Girls is 15th of 402 and Mayflower Academy is 461st of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).