Plymouth 11+ (Devonport & Plymouth High) — Free Practice
The Plymouth 11+ is the entrance test for Devon’s Plymouth grammar schools, including the Devonport High schools and Plymouth High School for Girls. Sat at the start of Year 6, it selects pupils for the city’s grammar schools.
What the Plymouth 11+ tests
- ✓English — comprehension and grammar
- ✓Maths — arithmetic and problem solving
- ✓Verbal and non-verbal reasoning
Format & key facts
Exam board: GL Assessment, used by the Plymouth grammar schools.
Sat in September at the start of Year 6.
A standardised score determines whether a child reaches the qualifying standard.
Out-of-area children can usually apply as well.
Exact dates, deadlines and scores change each year — always confirm on the official Plymouth admissions website.
Grammar schools in Plymouth
Examples of grammar schools that select using the Plymouth 11+:
How to prepare for the Plymouth 11+
- 💡Cover all four areas evenly — reasoning speed often decides borderline results.
- 💡Practise under timed conditions to build confidence and pace.
- 💡Check each school’s catchment and priority rules alongside the test score.
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Plymouth 11+ — questions parents ask
Which grammar schools are in Plymouth?▸
Devonport High School for Boys, Devonport High School for Girls and Plymouth High School for Girls are the city’s selective grammar schools.
What does the Plymouth 11+ cover?▸
English, Maths and verbal and non-verbal reasoning, set by GL Assessment.
When is the Plymouth 11+ sat?▸
In September at the start of Year 6. Confirm exact dates and the registration deadline with the schools.