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Devonport High School for Boys term dates
Devonport High School for Boys breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Plymouth council's standard term dates. We don't have Devonport High School for Boys's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
School holidays
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Plymouth council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Plymouth, Devon PL1 5QP
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,300
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Website: www.dhsb.org
Ofsted
Rated Good at its last full inspection, October 2023.
- Sixth formOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Devonport High School for Boys break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Plymouth council's standard term dates — Devonport High School for Boys may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Devonport High School for Boys?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.