Devonport High School for Boys
School summary
A selective boys' grammar school in Plymouth, Devon, Devonport High has built a strong academic record while earning Ofsted's highest marks for behaviour, personal development and its sixth form. The school is large and currently runs above its stated capacity, with 1,268 boys on roll against room for 1,160 - a sign of how sought-after places have become. Entry at 11 is via the Plymouth grammar schools (Quest) consortium, with 180 places available each year. Ofsted rated the school Good overall at its most recent inspection.
How hard is it to get in?
Competitive · 2 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Demand exceeds the 180 Year 7 places in most years, though less sharply than at the most oversubscribed schools.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Latest results
Attainment 8
69.3
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
94%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 17 October 2023
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks: the average Attainment 8 score of 69.3 compares with a national figure of 46.9, and 94% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national average of 47%. The 11+ assessment, set through a bespoke paper, tests English and Maths. Ofsted judged the quality of education Good and singled out the sixth form as Outstanding, making this a credible route from Year 7 through to A-level.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 4.81%
- EHC plans
- 0.79%
- English as additional language
- 9.9%
- Free school meals
- 7.7%
Schools nearby
Plymouth High School for Girls
Plymouth, South West
Devonport High School for Girls
Plymouth, South West
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy
Brixham, South West
Torquay Boys' Grammar School
Torquay, South West
Torquay Girls' Grammar School
Torquay, South West
Chapel Bridge School
Plymouth, South West
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A high-performing boys' grammar where outstanding behaviour and a standout sixth form back up the headline results. With places in clear demand, the bespoke 11+ in English and Maths is the gateway worth preparing for.
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Devonport High School for Boys 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.