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Devonport High School for Boys 11+ entrance test
Devonport High School for Boys is a boys’ state grammar school in Plymouth for ages 11 to 18. Children applying for a Year 7 place sit the Plymouth grammar schools’ shared English and maths test (set by Quest Assessments, as reported) plus its own written English paper (reported, not confirmed). This page explains that test and how to prepare. Admission rules change, so always check the school’s own admissions policy.
School at a glance
- School
- Boys’ state grammar school
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Area
- Plymouth
- Website
- www.dhsb.org
Source: Get Information about Schools (Department for Education), read 1 November 2026. NITU is not connected with the school.
The test
These schools each run their own test or share a test format, so the details below name the school or area they apply to. Each detail is labelled with where it comes from.
- Reported
- The Plymouth grammar schools moved from GL to Quest Assessments for the September 2026 tests: English (about 40 minutes) and maths (about 40 minutes), multiple choice, on two Saturdays in September. Devonport High School for Boys uses the same papers plus its own written English paper (reported, not confirmed).
- Reported
- The Torbay grammar schools share a GL-style test of English and maths, about 50 minutes each, multiple choice; some sources mention reasoning.
- Reported
- Colyton Grammar School sets its own Quest test on one day: English (about 40 minutes), maths (about 40 minutes) and extended writing (about 20 minutes).
- Reported
- Answers go on a separate answer sheet, and scores are set by each school or group. These details were collected from third-party sources in November 2026; schools’ own pages could not be checked.
- Not published
- The number of questions and the time for each paper (about 40 minutes each) and five answer options. These are not published.
Colyton has an extended writing paper and Devonport High School for Boys is reported to add its own written English paper; the other schools test English and maths only.
Check with each school’s admissions page before relying on any detail.
Other schools covered by the same guide
- Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy, Brixham
- Colyton Grammar School, Colyton
- Devonport High School for Girls, Plymouth
- Plymouth High School for Girls, Plymouth
- Torquay Boys’ Grammar School, Torquay
- Torquay Girls’ Grammar School, Torquay
How to prepare
- Practise filling in a separate answer sheet, so marking the right box becomes automatic and no time is lost on test day.
- Practise writing answers in full, showing working in maths and using evidence from the text in English: marks are given for method and explanation, not just the final answer.
- Practise a timed piece of writing every week or two: five minutes planning, then a clear opening, middle and ending.
- Sit full mock tests under timed conditions only every week or two, and spend the time in between on the question types that cost marks.
Read our full guide to this test.
Practice papers for this test
Original mock papers based on the published format, with answers explained. Every option has a free sample.
Four full mock tests with multiple-choice English and maths booklets and a writing task, for the Plymouth and Torbay grammar schools and Colyton, based on the published format, with answer sheets, explanations and a parent guide.
Four more full mock tests in the same format as Set 1, with new questions throughout, answer sheets, answers and the parent guide.
A revision handbook for the Plymouth, Torbay and Devon: 58 lessons teaching the methods for maths and English, with worked examples, practice questions, must-know lists and a 12-week plan.
Everything for this test in one download: Set 1 and Set 2 (eight full mock tests) and the revision handbook. £39.97 if bought separately.
Questions parents ask
Which 11+ test does Devonport High School for Boys use?
Children applying for a Year 7 place sit the Plymouth grammar schools’ shared English and maths test (set by Quest Assessments, as reported) plus its own written English paper (reported, not confirmed). Arrangements can change from year to year, so check the school’s admissions policy.
Is Devonport High School for Boys a boys’, girls’ or mixed school?
The Department for Education’s register lists it as a boys’ school for ages 11 to 18. It has a sixth form. Some schools admit other pupils into the sixth form, so check the school’s website.
Does a good test score guarantee a place?
No. A test score on its own does not guarantee a place. Places are offered under the school’s admission rules, which can include a qualifying score, distance or other criteria. Read the school’s admissions policy for the year you are applying.
Are your papers produced by the school?
No. NITU is independent. Our papers are original practice material based on the published format of the test; they are not produced or endorsed by Devonport High School for Boys or any test provider.
Sources: check these yourself
The facts on this page come from these official pages. Use them to check anything before you rely on it.
- Department for Education register: Devonport High School for Boys
- Devonport High School for Boys: school website
- Devonport High School for Boys: admissions
Links checked in November 2026. Schools and councils update their pages each year, and the school’s current admissions policy always comes first.