Announcing Our DHSB House Captains for 2026/27 The energy around the House System at Devonport High School for Boys is at an all-time high as we officially announce our new House Captain cohort for the 2026/27 academic year. This year's application process saw an unprecedented level of interest, drawing a record 45 applications from across the student body. While we initially planned to select 14 House Captains, two for each of our seven houses, the extraordinary standard of

Full Time Applications are welcome from candidates who can help us achieve our vision that Everyone Succeeds at DHSB. This post, from January 2027, presents an opportunity to join a successful department and school proud of its innovative culture and professional development opportunities. Please follow this link to view the Application Pack. Please follow this link for the Application Form.

The DHSB School Captain for the coming year is James (12RNC). I was delighted by the high volume of applications and extremely proud of every student who applied and interviewed. It was wonderful to learn more about their accomplishments and contributions inside and outside of school. With only one position available, James' strong record and varied experiences make him well-suited to represent our school community and I look forward to working with him this year. Thank you,

Children's Book Award - book testing launch Year 7 and Year 8. Students in Year 7 and Year 8 have been volunteering to read a selection of new fiction as part of the Children's Book Award testing. We have been lucky enough to partner with Libby Allman, of Plymouth Children's Book Group, for many years to bring this opportunity to our KS3 students. Students volunteer to read a title from a selection for book testing and submit a brief review of the book (without telling their

Leadership at Devonport High School for Boys is in safe hands this academic year, following the exceptional response to our recent Senior Prefect recruitment drive. An impressive 115 Year 12 students have grabbed the opportunity by the horns, stepping up to join our well-respected student leadership team. The new cohort hit the ground running, making their initial commitment by giving up their time to support our recent Saturday morning 11+ events; welcoming families, guiding

On Wednesday 16 September, our Year 13 Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (D of E) participants gathered in the Theatre for an inspiring evening of celebration, storytelling, and reflection. Delivering their expedition presentations as required by the highest level of the Award scheme, the student teams showcased not only their physical journeys across challenging landscapes in the UK and Europe, but also the remarkable resilience, camaraderie, and problem-solving skills forged t