London · 3 grammar schools
Grammar schools in Barnet
Three grammar schools in north London, each running its own entrance test. Two of them, Queen Elizabeth's School and The Henrietta Barnett School, are among the most competitive in the country.
- The test
- Separate tests at each school
- Set by
- Each school arranges its own test (GL Assessment papers are used for at least part of each)
- What it covers
- Varies by school: English and maths at Queen Elizabeth's; English, verbal and non-verbal reasoning, then English and maths at Henrietta Barnett; all four areas at St Michael's
- Schools
- 1 boys · 2 girls
How the test works
Queen Elizabeth's School sets multiple-choice English and maths papers. The Henrietta Barnett School tests in two rounds: an early-September first round, then its own English and maths papers for the children invited back. St Michael's Catholic Grammar School uses one sitting covering English, maths, verbal and non-verbal reasoning.
How places are given
These schools receive many more applicants than places and offer places largely in order of test score, applying their published admissions policies (St Michael's also uses Catholic faith criteria). Check each school's policy for any priority given to local or disadvantaged applicants.
How to register and apply
Register directly with each school during the spring or summer term of Year 5 — deadlines differ and some close as early as the start of July. You must also name the schools on your home council's secondary application by 31 October.
The schools
Every grammar school in Barnet
BoysSixth form
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Barnet · EN5 4DQ
- 1st choices per place
- 2.2
- GCSE 5+ Eng & maths
- 99%
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GirlsSixth formRoman Catholic
St Michael's Catholic Grammar School
London · N12 7NJ
- 1st choices per place
- 1.4
- GCSE 5+ Eng & maths
- 96%
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GirlsSixth form
The Henrietta Barnett School
London · NW11 7BN
- 1st choices per place
- 1.8
- GCSE 5+ Eng & maths
- 100%
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