Plymouth High School for Girls

Our motto, "For Life, Not School, We Learn," is still relevant today and is at the heart of what drives us forward.  It is reflected in the diversity of achievement across the school, which we proudly celebrate. We are members of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, a trust that stretches across the south of England.

We have 600 girls in years 7 to 11 across four forms of entry in each year group. Our sixth grade is open to both girls and boys and has around 230 students. 

Plymouth High offers a strong, supportive community, providing a sense of warmth and welcome within a safe, stimulating environment.  We aim for our students to be confident, creative, and caring young adults who are knowledgeable, inquiring, and independent thinkers.

We believe in the importance of respect, resilience, and responsibility, and all our girls, from the time they enter the school in year 7, are given opportunities to develop as leaders. We support every one of our students, whatever their unique gifts, talents, or needs, so that they can achieve the highest academic standards and have the chance to excel in areas of their choice.  Students move on from Plymouth High, ready to take their place as active citizens in a global society with a lifelong love of learning

Curriculum

Plymouth High School for Girls aims to be an outstanding grammar school for the 21st century, remaining true to the philosophy of the school's motto, 'For Life, Not School, We Learn'.

A school that:

• Promotes a culture of high aspiration, enabling personal and academic success
• Prepares students to become confident, independent learners
• Provides an outstanding education for all; the key to this is high-quality teaching
• Provides enjoyment, excitement and challenge for all, stimulating an enthusiasm for lifelong learning
• Prepares students to become active citizens, equipped to succeed in a world of rapid change

Students study a broad and balanced curriculum and are encouraged to take up a wide range of subjects.  The school ensures a high take-up of the various subjects while also continuing to offer and value a range of other subjects such as art, drama and technology that develop the whole person and their character so that they move on from Plymouth High happy, confident and ambitious ; able to lead and succeed

Plymouth High School Sixth Form

In this competitive world, it has never been more important for students to gain the qualifications and skills needed for a successful future. Plymouth High School's Sixth Form has a friendly, supportive environment and positive atmosphere that enables students to develop both their academic and personal strengths, preparing them for life's future challenges. 

As our motto indicates, we strongly believe that students should leave us with a real love of learning that will last a lifetime.  Our reputation is based on high-quality teaching, excellent support and guidance, and outstanding opportunities provided both in and outside of the classroom.  We give our students the highest level of individual attention they need to reach their goals. As a result, the vast majority of our students go on to study at universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, and Russell Group universities. 

The special family atmosphere and supportive, positive relationships between staff and students are always singled out for particular praise by our past students.  The Head of Sixth Form and personal tutors are an experienced, dedicated team who are available to offer advice and assistance, discuss progress and achievement, and help set challenging targets with strategies to ensure success. Students are encouraged to take an active and responsible role in the day-to-day life of the school and are expected to work hard to maximise their potential.

Above all, we aim to provide the conditions, opportunities, and experiences that enable our students to become well-qualified, confident, aware, competent, capable, articulate, caring, and well-organised individuals, able to make their own way successfully in the environment of work, further education, or higher education.

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