Devonport High School for Boys 11 Plus (11+) Entrance Exams

Devonport High School for Boys – 11 Plus Exam Information

11 Plus Exam Dates

September of Year 6

11 Plus Exam Format

English 📝
Mathematics ➗
Creative Writing ✏️

11 Plus Exam Board

GL Assessment and school written

11 Plus Exam Pass Mark and Target Score

The pass mark for each year is decided after the tests have been marked.
An average of the two GL Assessment papers (maths and English) is used to rank each child as either A, B or C.
- An A ranking means that your child has passed the tests and can apply for a place at the school.
- A B ranking means that your child has passed the tests and can apply for a place at the school. Your child's rank in the tests means that he may be put on the waiting list for a place in Year 7.
- A C ranking means that your child has not qualified and cannot be considered for a place at this selective school.
All candidates must also pass the school written English writing paper to be considered eligible.

Other Exam information

The English and maths papers are multiple choice.
Students will sit three papers, each lasting 45-50 minutes.

Devonport High School for Boys – 11 Plus Admissions

How to Apply for 11 Plus (11+) Entry to Devonport High School for Boys?

Applications to sit the entrance exam must be made on the school website over the summer before your child begins Year 6. You can register here.

You must also formally apply for a place at the school before midnight on the 31st of October (when your child is in Year 6) to be considered. You can find out more about applying for secondary schools in your local area here.

Is Devonport High School for Boys part of a Consortium?

Devonport High School for Boys is not part of an 11 Plus consortium.

Does Devonport High School for Boys have a catchment area?

Devonport High School for Boys does not have a catchment area, however in the case of a tie, the location and distance of the child’s house to the school will be used to make the final decision. However, entry to the school is based firstly on the scores achieved in the 11+ tests.

How Does Place Allocation Work?

Where qualifying applications exceed the number of places available, places will be allocated in the following order of priority:

Looked after children and all children who were previously looked after who achieved a qualifying mark.
Children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
174 candidates who achieve a qualifying mark in rank order.
Up to six students, who achieve a qualifying mark, who are registered and in receipt of the pupil premium at the date of testing. Evidence will be required at the time of allocation.
Other candidates who achieve a qualifying mark in rank order.

Admissions Policy Information

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Devonport High School for Boys – How to Prepare for the 11 Plus Exams?

Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Exam Papers

Free 11 Plus (11+) Practice Papers and Answers For Devonport High School for Boys

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Devonport High School for Boys | Eleven Plus (11 Plus) Exam

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