Devonport High School for Girls vs Montpelier Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 210 m 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
Montpelier Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
624 students
| Measure | Devonport High School for Girls Plymouth, South West | Montpelier Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 402 | #940 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #133 of 4,090 | #8738 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 971 | 624 |
| Pupils on roll | 971 | 624 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 115.6% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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.montpelierprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Devonport High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.3 vs 46.7).
- •Devonport High School for Girls is the larger school with 971 students compared with 624.
- •Devonport High School for Girls is girls and Montpelier Primary 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 Montpelier Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Devonport High School for Girls ranks higher (94.3 vs 46.7 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 Montpelier Primary School?
About 210 m in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Devonport High School for Girls: 971. Montpelier Primary School: 624. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Devonport High School for Girls and Montpelier Primary School rank in South West?
Devonport High School for Girls is 15th of 402 and Montpelier Primary School is 940th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).