Which 11+ test is used in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay?

It depends on the school. The tests in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay are: the Plymouth 11+, run by Plymouth grammar schools; the Torbay selective schools 11+ test, run by Torbay selective schools; the Colyton Grammar School entrance test, run by Colyton Grammar School. Check which test each school on your list uses.

Which grammar schools are in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay?

We list 4 grammar schools in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay: Colyton Grammar School, Devonport High School for Boys, Devonport High School for Girls and Torquay Girls' Grammar School.

When do Devon, Plymouth and Torbay grammar school applications close?

For September 2027 entry, apply through your local council by 31 October 2026, the deadline for secondary school applications in England, listing the grammar schools you want. Registering for the 11+ test is a separate step with its own deadline.

When are grammar school places offered in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay?

Councils in England send offers on National Offer Day, which for September 2027 entry is 1 March 2027.

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The 11+ in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay

Plymouth's grammar schools share the Plymouth 11+, and Torbay's selective schools (Torquay Boys', Torquay Girls' and Churston Ferrers) share the Torbay 11+ test. Colyton Grammar School in Devon runs its own standardised test.

Tests: 3
Grammar schools: 4
Entry: Sept 2027

Which test?

Plymouth 11+
Run by:
Plymouth grammar schools
Area:
Plymouth
Used by:
2 schools we list
Test guide plymouth.gov.uk(opens in a new tab)
Torbay selective schools 11+ test
Run by:
Torbay selective schools
Area:
Torbay
Used by:
1 school we list
Test guide tbgs.co.uk(opens in a new tab)
Colyton Grammar School entrance test
Run by:
Colyton Grammar School
Area:
Devon
Used by:
1 school we list
Test guide colytongrammar.com(opens in a new tab)

Key dates for September 2027 entry

Key dates

Dates for September 2027 entry

National dates for England

31 October 2026
Secondary school application deadlineNext
Apply through your local council, listing the grammar schools you want.
1 March 2027
National Offer Day
Councils tell families which secondary school place they have been offered.

Registration and test dates for these tests haven't been confirmed on our site yet. Check the official pages:

Plymouth 11+ · not confirmed yet · official page(opens in a new tab)
Torbay selective schools 11+ test · not confirmed yet · official page(opens in a new tab)
Colyton Grammar School entrance test · not confirmed yet · official page(opens in a new tab)

See the typical 11+ timeline

Grammar schools in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay

4 grammar schools use the tests above. Open a school for its own page.

Guides for Devon, Plymouth and Torbay parents

Practise for the Devon, Plymouth and Torbay 11+

Common questions about the 11+ in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay

Which 11+ test is used in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay?: It depends on the school. The tests in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay are: the Plymouth 11+, run by Plymouth grammar schools; the Torbay selective schools 11+ test, run by Torbay selective schools; the Colyton Grammar School entrance test, run by Colyton Grammar School. Check which test each school on your list uses.
Which grammar schools are in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay?: We list 4 grammar schools in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay: Colyton Grammar School, Devonport High School for Boys, Devonport High School for Girls and Torquay Girls' Grammar School.
When do Devon, Plymouth and Torbay grammar school applications close?: For September 2027 entry, apply through your local council by 31 October 2026, the deadline for secondary school applications in England, listing the grammar schools you want. Registering for the 11+ test is a separate step with its own deadline.
When are grammar school places offered in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay?: Councils in England send offers on National Offer Day, which for September 2027 entry is 1 March 2027.