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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 · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Girls

Ofsted
Good
May 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

87.2school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Before you apply

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

87.2

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2387.646.4
2023/2486.446.4
2024/2587.246.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+1.100.00
2023/24+1.090.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

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

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

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Christ's College Finchley
1.11 km away · Academy converter
Good
Oak Lodge School
1.21 km away · Academy special converter
Outstanding
The King Alfred School
1.31 km away · Other independent school

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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