Grammar schools in Plymouth

The tests

• PHSG / DHSG 11+ entrance test

  Used by 2 schools below. Written by Quest Assessments.

  Subjects: English and maths.

  Two papers sat on two separate Saturdays (English comprehension, then maths); one registration at either school counts for both.

  Dates and registrationPractise Quest-style 11+

• Devonport High School for Boys 11+ tests

  Used by 1 school below. Written by Quest Assessments.

  Subjects: English, maths and creative writing.

  Three papers over two Saturdays: Quest English reading and maths rank candidates, and the school's own English writing paper must also be passed.

  Dates and registrationPractise Quest-style 11+

Questions parents ask

Which 11+ test do grammar schools in Plymouth use?

Plymouth's grammar schools do not all use one test, so check the test on each school's card. A child who wants more than one school may need to register for more than one test.

When does my child sit the test?

Usually in September of Year 6, for a place in Year 7 the next September, after registering in the spring or summer of Year 5. The registration page has this year's dates.

Do we have to live in the area?

Not always to sit the test, but many schools give priority by distance or a catchment area. Read each school's admissions policy on its website before you choose.

What is the pass mark?

It is set by the area or the school, and it can change every year. We do not show it, because an old mark can mislead; the registration page has the current rules.

School lists from the Department for Education's Get Information about Schools and the Department of Education (Northern Ireland). Postcode areas from postcodes.io (ONS data). All contain public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Test details come from each school's and council's own pages. We are not connected with any school, council or test writer.