Plymouth's three grammar schools moved to Quest Assessments — English and Maths only, across two Saturday test days.
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Start 7-day free trial →Plymouth has three grammar schools that switched their entrance-exam provider to Quest Assessments from the September 2026 cycle. Children sit two papers — English and Maths — across two Saturday test days, with each paper around 40 minutes.
Candidates must reach the qualifying standard and then name the school on the local authority form. The girls' schools share the same papers, so one sitting can qualify a child for both.
The Plymouth Grammar Schools shared test — From September 2026 Plymouth's three grammar schools use Quest Assessments — English and Maths only. The girls' schools share papers; Devonport Boys adds an internal writing element.
No — from September 2026 they moved to Quest Assessments, testing English and Maths only.
Yes — the schools share the same papers, so one sitting can qualify a child for the two girls' schools (or the boys' school for boys).
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