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The Henrietta Barnett School

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The Henrietta Barnett School

Central Square, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, NW11 7BN

Academy converter
Girls
Pupils
807
Ages
11-18
FSM
4.8%
Attainment 8
87.2
Ofsted
Good
May 2022

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Super-selective
Exam system
Own / consortium test

Places are offered to the highest scorers first - distance is not a tie-breaker for the top marks.

Barnet's grammars (e.g. Henrietta Barnett, Queen Elizabeth's) run their own tests. Register with each school directly.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
87.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
97.1%
Basics 9-5
100.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
98.1%
EBacc APS
8.63
EBacc 9-5
98.1%
EBacc 9-4
98.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
48.60
A*-A Grades
72.1%
A*-B Grades
86.0%
AAB+ %
70.4%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 143 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Nearby

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About The Henrietta Barnett School

The Henrietta Barnett School is a secondary school in London, Barnet. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 87.2. The school has around 807 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Henrietta Barnett School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2022 — Good
  2. Dec 2007 — Outstanding (predecessor: The Henrietta Barnett School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Henrietta Barnett School

What is The Henrietta Barnett School's Ofsted rating?
The Henrietta Barnett School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are The Henrietta Barnett School's latest exam results?
The Henrietta Barnett School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 87.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Henrietta Barnett School located?
The Henrietta Barnett School is a secondary school in London, Barnet (NW11 7BN).
How many pupils attend The Henrietta Barnett School?
The Henrietta Barnett School has around 807 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Henrietta Barnett School with other schools?
View The Henrietta Barnett School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Barnet.