Devon 11 Plus Forum

Parents often have questions about a range of 11 Plus exam areas such as preparation, what the test contains or what arrangements are in their area.

In this section we have answered the core questions most parents have about Devon. It applies to the following schools. Use the menu on the left to go into the area that most interests you.

For a list of grammar schools in Devon with links to schools’ admissions pages and our own exam preparation pages go to Grammar Schools in Devon.

Devon 11 Plus exam forum grammar schools

Churston Ferrers Grammar School   Plymouth High School for Girls

Colyton Grammar School                    Torquay Boys’ Grammar School

Devonport High School for Boys        Torquay Girls’ Grammar School

Devonport High School for Girls         Westlands School

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    Which 11 Plus Exam Preparation Options Are Right For You ?

    11 Plus Private Tutors

    • Personalised Work
    • 1-1
    • High feedback levels

    but

    • VERY Expensive
    • Lots of work at home
    • Lots of travel

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    • Structured work
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    but

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    • Lots of work at home
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    • Structured work provided
    • No wasted time
    • Help and advice on hand

    but

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    • Parents in full control
    • Work can be totally tailored
    • Lowest cost

    but

    • Difficult to plan well
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    • Maximum parental effort