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11+ Devon


11+ Devon

In Devon, children will have exams in different subjects depending on which school they apply to. The examiners are GL Assesment. and Future Stories Community Enterprise (FSCE).

The grammar schools in Torquay and Brixham are part of the Torbay Selective Schools consortium. The consortium administers common 11+ tests across each of the schools meaning children only have to sit one test in order to apply to any of the four schools.

The two girls' grammar schools in Plymouth opperate the same 11+ tests so girls only have to sit tests once even if applying for both schools.

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Colyton Grammar School

Gender: Mixed

Number of places in Year 7: 160

Phone: 01297 552327

Email: [email protected]

Confirmed dates for 2026 entry

Registration opens: 31st March 2025

Registration closes: 31st July 2025

Date of Exam: 13th September

Type of Exam: Future Stories Community Enterprise (FSCE) Entrance Test

Number of papers: Three.

  • Paper 1 - English
  • Paper 2 - Mathematics
  • Paper 3 - Creative Writing

Subjects Tested: Maths, English

Date of results: by 24th October

Local Authority Common Application Form (CAF) required?: Yes - Torbay Common Application Form (CAF1) applications between 1st September 2025 and 31st October 2025

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Devonport High School for Boys

Gender: Boys

Number of places in Year 7: 180

Phone: 01752 208787

Email: [email protected]

Confirmed dates for 2026 entry

Registration opens: March 2025 - open now

Registration closes: 31st August 2025

Date of Exam: Two Saturdays in September TBC (English sat one week, Maths sat the other week)

Type of Exam: GL Assessment

Number of papers: Three

  • Paper 1 - English reading (GL Assessment multiple choice)
  • Paper 2 - English Writing (DHSB paper)
  • Paper 3 - Mathematics (GL Assessment multiple choice)

Subjects Tested: Maths, English

Local Authority Common Application Form (CAF) required?: Yes - Plymouth Common Application Form applications between 2nd September 2025 and 31st October 2025

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Devonport High School for Girls

Gender: Girls

Number of places in Year 7: 158

Phone: 01752 705024

Email: [email protected]

Confirmed dates for 2026 entry

Registration opens: 28th April

Registration closes: 31st August 2025

Date of Exam: 13th September 2025 (English comprehension) & 20th September 2025 (Maths)

Type of Exam: GL Assessment

Number of papers: Two, English (45 minutes) and Maths (50 minutes)

Subjects Tested: Maths, English

Date of results: 17th October 2025

Local Authority Common Application Form (CAF) required?: Yes - Plymouth Common Application Form applications between 2nd September 2025 and 31st October 2025

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Plymouth High School for Girls

Gender: Girls

Number of places in Year 7: 120

Phone: 03333 602230

Email: [email protected]

Confirmed dates for 2026 entry

Registration opens: 28th April

Registration closes: 31st August 2025

Date of Exam: 13th September 2025 (English comprehension) & 20th September 2025 (Maths)

Type of Exam: GL Assessment

Number of papers: Two, English comprehension (45 minutes) and Maths (50 minutes)

Subjects Tested: Maths, English

Date of results: 17th October 2025

Local Authority Common Application Form (CAF) required?: Yes - Plymouth Common Application Form applications between 2nd September 2025 and 31st October 2025

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Churston Ferrers Grammar School

Gender: Mixed

Number of places in Year 7: 150

Phone: 01803 842289

Email: [email protected]

Confirmed dates for 2026 entry

Registration opens: Mid March 2025

Registration closes: 16th July 2025 where possible or midday 2nd September 2025 at the very latest

Date of Exam: 20th September 2025

Type of Exam: GL Assessment

Number of papers: Two, both about 50 minutes in length. There is one English paper and one maths paper.

Subjects Tested: English, Maths

Date of results: 13th October 2025 (on or as soon as possible after)

Local Authority Common Application Form (CAF) required?: Yes - Torbay Common Application Form applications between 1st September 2025 and 31st October 2025

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Torquay Boys Grammar School

Gender: Boys

Number of places in Year 7: 168

Phone: 01803 615501

Email: [email protected]

Confirmed dates for 2026 entry

Registration opens: Mid March 2025

Registration closes: 16th July 2025 where possible or midday 2nd September 2025 at the very latest

Date of Exam: 20th September 2025

Type of Exam: GL Assessment

Number of papers: Two, both about 50 minutes in length. There is one English paper and one maths paper.

Subjects Tested: English, Maths

Date of results: 13th October 2025 (on or as soon as possible after)

Local Authority Common Application Form (CAF) required?: Yes - Torbay Common Application Form (CAF1) applications between 1st September 2025 and 31st October 2025

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Torquay Girls Grammar School

Gender: Girls

Number of places in Year 7: 188

Phone: 01803 613215

Email: Mrs L Rumbelow - [email protected]

Confirmed dates for 2026 entry

Registration opens: Mid March 2025

Registration closes: 16th July 2025 where possible or midday 2nd September 2025 at the very latest

Date of Exam: 20th September 2025

Type of Exam: GL Assessment

Number of papers: Two, both about 50 minutes in length. There is one English paper and one maths paper.

Subjects Tested: English, Maths

Date of results: 13th October 2025 (on or as soon as possible after)

Local Authority Common Application Form (CAF) required?: Yes - Torbay Common Application Form (CAF1) applications between 1st September 2025 and 31st October 2025

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The Spires College

Gender: Girls

Number of places in Year 7: 210 (up to 60 places awarded based on academic ability)

Phone: 01803 400660

Email: [email protected]

Confirmed dates for 2026 entry

Registration opens: Mid March 2025

Registration closes: 16th July 2025 where possible or midday 2nd September 2025 at the very latest

Date of Exam: 20th September 2025

Type of Exam: GL Assessment

Number of papers: Two, both about 50 minutes in length. There is one English paper and one maths paper.

Subjects Tested: English, Maths

Date of results: 13th October 2025 (on or as soon as possible after)

Local Authority Common Application Form (CAF) required?: Yes - Torbay Common Application Form (CAF1) applications between 1st September 2025 and 31st October 2025

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