At a Glance
Assessment: GL 11 Plus
Fees Type: Free
Boarding: Day school
Admissions: Girls Only
Places per year: 104
Introduction
The Henrietta Barnett School is a selective academy for girls in Hampstead Garden Suburb, London. The core values of The Henrietta Barnett School are Inspiration, Confidence, Challenge, Curiosity, and Independence of Mind. The headteacher’s primary aim is to make it so that the students are exceptionally confident, have a strong sense of self belief, and are ambitious and adventurous. The Henrietta Barnett School has recently undergone refurbishments to its science, music, art, drama, and design technology departments. They have also added a Mac Suite and a café.
In 2019 The Henrietta Barnett School scored 0.9 in Progress 8, a “Well above average” score which is very high. 99% of students took the EBacc, and those students scored an average of 8.43 on the EBacc, the local average is 5.27. 100% of students in 2019 scored a 5+ in Maths and English, the local average is 63%. The Attainment 8 score was 85.2, 28 points above the local average, and almost double the national average.
Prestigious selective schools such as Henrietta Barnett School have very competitive selection tests and the number of applicants often exceeds the number of places available. In order to have the edge you need to get a place here you need to practice for the exam effectively. 11 Plus Hero has all the details of the exam so that you know what you need to practice. We also offer past papers and other resources to help with the exam.
The Henrietta Barnett School’s Key Information
Contact details, address, and parking information for The Henrietta Barnett School.
School Address
Full Address:
Henrietta Barnett School, Central SquareHampstead Garden Suburb
Greater London
NW11 7BN
Contact Information
Parking in the school
- There isn’t any parking within the school, only a drop off point, there is on-street parking all around the school.
- The on-street parking is off limits on the day of the entrance exam so driving is very inadvisable.
- It is recommended by the school that you use public transportation to get to the school.
Additional parking off site
There are no car parks within a 30 minute walk of the school.
Additional parking off site
There are no car parks within a 30 minute walk of the school.
Key Information for The Henrietta Barnett School
PAN for Year 7 intake (2023)
Total Student Capacity Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Total Students Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Percentage Capacity (2022)
Latest Ofsted Rating (2007)
Selection Test
The Henrietta Barnett School’s Key Dates and Application Information
Here are the dates relevant to the entry exam and application process.
Entry Exam Registration Deadline
Entry Exam Date
Entry Exam Date
Common Application form (CAF) Deadline
Application Documents for The Henrietta Barnett School
Here are links to the admissions policy and familiarisation materials from GL Assessments.
The Henrietta Barnett School Exam Format
The 11 Plus entry exam for The Henrietta Barnett School is very competitive and due to this uses a 2 round system to test its applicants.
The The Henrietta Barnett School Entry Exam: Overview
The entry exam for The Henrietta Barnett School is split into two rounds. The first round uses GL Assessments exams and has questions on Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and English. The second round is a test devised by the school and has questions on English and Maths appropriate to Key Stage 2. The top 300 scoring applicants in the first round will be invited back to the second round.
Round 1
Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, English
Round 2
English and Maths
GL 11 Plus Assessment Criteria
| English | Maths | Verbal Reasoning | Non-Verbal Reasoning | Additional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✔✔ | ✔✔ | ✔✔ | ✔✔ | ✖✖ |
Pass Mark
Applicants who have taken both exam rounds will be ranked in order of marks achieved and places will be awarded to the highest scoring applicants.
Pass Mark
Applicants who have taken both exam rounds will be ranked in order of marks achieved and places will be awarded to the highest scoring applicants.
Catchment Area
Applicants who live within 3 miles of the school will be given a greater priority.
Additional Eligibility
- “Education, Health and Care Plan” – Any child that is eligible for this will be admitted (it is likely that they will still need to achieve a top 300 spot in round 1).
- “Looked After Children” – Applicants who qualify for “Looked After Children” and achieve a top 300 spot in round 1 will be offered a place.
- “Pupil Premium” – Applicants who qualify for “Pupil Premium” and achieve a top 300 spot in round 1 will be offered a place.
The Henrietta Barnett School FAQs
There is no pass mark, instead applicants are ranked in order of marks achieved and that is how allocation of places is decided.
There are 2 rounds of testing, round 1 tests Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and English using GL Assessment tests. Round 2 tests English and Maths and is set by the school.
- You can get GL Assessments papers online from shops such as Amazon. Past papers for round 2 are not available.
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