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GL ENGLISH PAPER 1
GL MATHEMATICS PAPER 1
The papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to GL papers and those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by Devonport High School for Girls.
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ENGLISH PAPER 1
ENGLISH PAPER 2
ENGLISH PAPER 3
MATHS PAPER 1
MATHS PAPER 2
MATHS PAPER 3
The papers we’ve shared above are in a similar style to those typically delivered as 11 Plus assessments by Devonport High School for Girls.
About the School
Address — Devonport High School for Girls, Lyndhurst Road, Peverell, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3DL.
Type of school — Girls’ grammar school.
Headteacher — Mrs Beverley Bell.
Cost — Free.
Pupils in school — 840.
Places available in year 7 — 120.
Average applicants per place — 4 or more.
Catchment area — Devonport High School for Girls does not have a catchment area however in the case of a tie, the location and distance of the child’s house to the school may be used to make the final decision, with the closest given priority.
Oversubscription policy — Before the application of oversubscription criteria, eligible students with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) which names the school will be admitted. As a result of this the published admissions number will be reduced accordingly.
Where qualifying applications for admission exceed the number of places available, places will be determined as follows:
Looked after and previously looked after children who achieve a score equal to or higher than the adjusted cut off score for this school, by rank order of highest score in the 11-plus examination.
Up to 12 places will be allocated to candidates who achieve a score equal to or higher than the adjusted cut off score for this school and who qualify for the free school meals pupil premium or Ever 6 FSM3 by rank order of highest score in the 11-plus examination.
Other candidates by rank order of highest score in the 11-plus examination.
To resolve any tied positions within this list the following criteria will be used (strictly in this order):
Pupils who qualify for the free school meals pupil premium.
Pupils whose home address is nearest the preferred school.
In the event of there still being a tie, there will be a random ballot using an electronic random number generator.
School Summary
Devonport High School for Girls was established in 1908 and is an all-girls’, grammar school in Plymouth, Devon. The school became an academy in 2011 and specialises in languages.
Devonport is part of The Link Partnership and also a Leading Edge School. Its students consistently produce good exam results.
The school’s mission is to offer a challenging and enriching educational experience, which enables their students to develop their curiosity, confidence and aspirations, so that they leave us equipped to enjoy life in a global society.
Ofsted rated this school as ‘good’ in 2019. Find their reports here.
Compare this school’s performance with other local schools here.
Exam Information
Exam style — GL Assessment.
Exam types:
English
Maths
Exam length — 2 x 45 minute exams.
Pass mark — Changes each year.
Other exam information:
The English exam is multiple choice and includes a comprehension exercise.
The maths exam is also multiple choice.
The final marks from the English and maths exams are combined to get the final result.
Scores will be standardised.
Contact information
Website — https://www.devonportgirls.plymouth.sch.uk/
Contact — https://www.devonportgirls.plymouth.sch.uk/page/?title=Contact+Us&pid=2
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/DHSGirls/
Twitter — https://twitter.com/DHSGnews
LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/devonport-high-school-for-girls/
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