Devonport High School for Boys
Online contact form: https://www.dhsb.org/contact
School Details
| Type of School | Grammar |
| Website | https://www.dhsb.org |
| Address |
Para Plymouth PL1 5QP |
| Phone | 01752208787 |
| Location | |
| Region | Devon |
Admissions
| Admission Year | Sept 2027 |
| Gender in YEAR 7 | Boys |
Calendar
| Allocation Day | 1 Mar 2027 |
| Register for Test |
20 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
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| Open Evenings |
7 Jul 2026
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| Exam Date(s) |
12 Sep 2026 English assessment & Creative Writing task |
| Exam Date(s) |
19 Sep 2026 Maths assessment |
Academic Selection
| Number of Places | 180 |
| Standardised | Yes |
| Age Standardised | Yes |
| Total Number of Exams | 3 |
| Number of Rounds | 1 |
| Qualifying Rank | 180 |
| Admission Policy | View |
Exam Boards
- Other (OTHER)
Exam Styles
- Mixed (MC & STD)
Sample Papers
| Name | Document or Link | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Quest Assessments familiarisation materials | View | English, Maths |
| Additional familiarisation materials | View | English, Maths |
Exam Papers
| Name | Round | From (mins) | To (mins) | Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 1 | 40 | English | |
| Paper 2 | 1 | 30 | 50 | Creative Writing |
| Paper 3 | 1 | 40 | Maths |
Recommended Study Materials
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