Founded in 1874, Plymouth High School for Girls (PHSG) is a Devon-based girls’ only grammar. The school’s specialist subjects are Mathematics, Science, Design Technology and Information Technology and it also has training school status.
The school’s 800+ pupils are divided across four houses: Anthony, Kendall, Latimer and Temple. These play a significant role in school life as students represent their houses to compete in numerous events. PHSG offers a supportive community, while encouraging students to be confident in their pursuit of knowledge.
Address: Plymouth High School for Girls, St Lawrence Road, Plymouth PL4 6HT
County: Devon
Admissions Info: [email protected], 01752 208308
School Type: Girls’ Grammar
Number of pupils: 826 (approx.)
Number of Places in Year 7: 120
Open Day Date: September
Exam Date: September
Exam Board Type: Test One: GL Assessment | Test Two: Part GL Assessment and part set by school
Plymouth High School for Girls is open to 120 pupils in Year 7. Admission to PHSG at this stage is determined by pupil performance in the 11 Plus exam. The school encourages prospective students and their parents to attend its open event in September. This is a good opportunity to ask staff members and current pupils any questions you may have before applying to PHSG.
Once your daughter has taken the entrance exam, an application needs to be made through your local authority’s application system. In most cases, applications can be made online through your local authority’s website.
PHSG usually receives more applicants than there are available places in Year 7. If this is the case, the school will apply the following oversubscription criteria, giving priority to:
Get more information on PHSG’s website about the Year 7 admissions process.
Parents of students who wish to register their daughter to sit the entrance tests at Plymouth High School for Girls must register with Plymouth County Council, before the exam date.
Prospective PHSG pupils will sit the entrance exams in September and offer letters will be issued in March the following year.
Plymouth High School for Girls’ 11 Plus exam consists of three papers, taken over two testing days:
While it’s understandable that some children can feel pressure in the lead-up to their 11+, we’re here to tell you that it needn’t be the case. You can keep your child’s stress levels to a minimum by being organised from the outset and providing your daughter with the right resources. Our 11 Plus guide for parents is a great place to start when collating exam information.
Practice exam papers should form an integral part of your daughter’s 11 Plus preparation. These will give her an understanding of the exam layout and structure, which will go a long way towards making her feel more comfortable under exam conditions.
For the Plymouth High School for Girls’ 11 Plus exam, we would specifically recommend the following GL-style practice resources:
11 Plus Sentence Completion (GL)
11+ Maths: Problem Solving (GL)
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The information provided about Plymouth High School for Girls was believed to be correct at the time of publishing. However, please be aware of future changes. We advise you to contact the school directly if you are unsure of anything. School contact details are provided within the post.
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