Henrietta Barnett
The Henrietta Barnett School, situated in north London, is a distinguished girls' grammar school established in 1911 under the guidance of Dame Henrietta Barnett, aiming to provide education to girls from diverse backgrounds collectively. Renowned for its academic prowess, the consistently ranks among the top educational institutions in the nation.
The school is regularly ranked one of the highest performing state schools in the country with GCSE and A level results combined.
Henrietta Barnett is a super selective school with around 3,500 girls sitting to compete for 104 places in Year 7. For 2027 admissions, there will be 120 places.
School Details
| Type of School | Grammar |
| Website | https://www.hbschool.org.uk/ |
| Address |
Central Square Hampstead Garden Suburb London NW11 7BN |
| Phone | 02084588999 |
| office@hbschool.org.uk | |
| Location | |
| Region | Hertfordshire – Barnet & Enfield |
Admissions
| Admission Year | Sept 2027 |
| Gender in YEAR 7 | Girls |
Calendar
| Registration |
1 Apr 2026 - 1 Jul 2026
More details |
| Open Days | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Allocation Day | 1 Mar 2027 |
| Academic Exam |
2 Sep 2026 - 4 Sep 2026 Exam Date for First Round : 2nd, 3rd, 4th September 2026 Exam Date for Second Round : early October 2026 |
| CAF form | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Allocation Day | 1 Mar 2027 |
Academic Selection
| Number of Places | 120 |
| Standardised | Yes |
| Age Standardised | Yes |
| Total Number of Exams | 3 |
| Number of Rounds | 2 |
| Admission Policy | View |
Exam Boards
- Granada Learning (GL)
- Other (OTHER)
Round 1 Test is by GL Assessment
Round 2 Test is written by the School
Exam Styles
- Mixed (MC & STD)
Round 1 Test (Multiple-Choice) : English, Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning.
Round 2 Test (Written Format) : English comprehension and creative writing
The top 300 girls in the Round 1 test are invited to sit in Round 2. The final scores from both round are combined to create a rank order.
Applicants will not know the outcome of the Round 2 test and whether they qualified for a place until school offers are released in the following March.
Sample Papers
| Name | Document or Link | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment Sample Papers | View | English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning |
Exam Papers
| Name | Round | From (mins) | To (mins) | Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | 1 | 60 | 70 | English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning |
| Round 2 | 2 | 45 | 60 | English, Creative Writing |
Recommended Study Materials
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