Devonport High School for Boys: 11+ test and key dates

Devonport High School for Boys is a boys grammar school in Plymouth. It selects pupils with the DHSB 11+ (Quest Assessments papers plus DHSB writing paper).

Checked Mon 9 Nov 2026. Dates can change, so confirm them with the school.

Location
Plymouth, PL1 5QP
Pupils
Boys
Entrance test
DHSB 11+ (Quest Assessments papers plus DHSB writing paper)
Subjects tested
English reading and maths (Quest, multiple choice) plus a DHSB English writing paper that must be passed
Test run by
Plymouth grammar schools 11+ (Quest Assessments)
Links
School website · Admissions page

Key dates

For entry in September 2027

Tue 7 Jul 2026, 16:30Open evening (Years 4 and 5) Source
Mon 31 Aug 202611+ registration closes Source
Sat 12 Sep 202611+ test day 1: English (Quest) Source · shared by all schools in the area
Sat 19 Sep 202611+ test day 2: maths (Quest) Source · shared by all schools in the area
Sat 31 Oct 2026Secondary application deadline (Plymouth City Council) Source · shared by all schools in the area
Mon 1 Mar 2027National offer day Source · shared by all schools in the area

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Dates come from the school, the council or the test organiser, and were checked on Mon 9 Nov 2026. They can change, so confirm them on the school's admissions page before relying on them.

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