Devonport High School for Boys

Devonport High School for Boys is a selective boys' grammar in Plymouth, serving ages 11 to 18. Its admissions page roots the school in a selective tradition dating back to 1896, while the about page gives the present-day motto-like promise: "Everyone Succeeds". The school has about 1,268 pupils on roll, including the sixth form.

The school's academic tone is disciplined and purposeful. DHSB describes a caring environment with high expectations, strong examination and university records, and a well-resourced learning setting. The online curriculum detail is less expansive than on some grammar-school sites, but the admissions and about pages are clear that the aim is not just selection by attainment: the school emphasises endeavour, professional teaching and the development of skills students need for happy and successful adult lives.

The house system is one of the clearest features of day-to-day life, giving pupils a structure for competition, celebration and belonging. The school-life pages also name Duke of Edinburgh and sports facilities, while sixth-form admissions material points to a substantial post-16 offer with subject introductions, option blocks, results and destinations information.

Year 7 admission has 180 places. The entrance route uses two Quest Assessment multiple-choice papers, one in English reading and one in mathematics, followed by a school English writing paper; the Quest papers create the ranked order and the writing paper acts as a qualifying hurdle. The policy then works through looked-after, ranked-score, pupil-premium and tie-break categories. Ofsted judged the school Good in October 2023, with Outstanding judgements for behaviour and attitudes, personal development and sixth form; GOV.UK shows +0.30 Progress 8, 98.9% grade 5+ in English and maths, and 24.8% AAB or better at A level.