The Henrietta Barnett School — 11+ Year 7 entry & how to prepare

Barnet, London · Girls · Ofsted Good · 120 Year 7 places · Attainment 8 87.2 (2025)

The test

Two-round entrance test — Round 1: GL Assessment.

Round 1: multiple-choice English, Verbal Reasoning & Non-Verbal Reasoning (GL). Top ~300 sit Round 2: written English & Maths. (The school publishes no detail on Round 2 content — treat specifics as indicative.)

How to apply

Register directly with the school (spring/summer of Year 5). Round 1 early September; top 300 invited to Round 2 in October. CAF by 31 October. Highest Attainment 8 in England.

Preparation

Round 1 is GL multiple choice — GL's free familiarisation materials are the closest official practice.

Common questions

What test does The Henrietta Barnett School use for Year 7 entry?

Two-round entrance test (Round 1: GL Assessment). Round 1: multiple-choice English, Verbal Reasoning & Non-Verbal Reasoning (GL). Top ~300 sit Round 2: written English & Maths. (The school publishes no detail on Round 2 content — treat specifics as indicative.)

How do you apply to The Henrietta Barnett School?

Register directly with the school (spring/summer of Year 5). Round 1 early September; top 300 invited to Round 2 in October. CAF by 31 October. Highest Attainment 8 in England.

Is preparation allowed for The Henrietta Barnett School?

Round 1 is GL multiple choice — GL's free familiarisation materials are the closest official practice.

School details last checked 2026-07. Always confirm on the school's own admissions page before applying.