Grammar school · Hampstead Garden Suburb

Henrietta Barnett School

Henrietta Barnett is one of the most selective girls' grammar schools in the country. ~2,400 applicants chase 120 places via a two-round process: GL multi-choice (English + VR + NVR) in early September, then written-answer English + Maths for the top 300 in early October.
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Exam board

GL Assessment

Pass threshold

80%

Places / year

120

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Past papers

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Score predictor

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Prep guide

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Key dates

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Bursaries

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Prep tips

  • Round 1 is GL multi-choice: English + VR + NVR (no Maths yet) — top 300 advance
  • Round 2 is written-answer English + Maths for the shortlist
  • VR + NVR practice is the gate — without R1 you never see R2
  • Aim for 90%+ on R1 GL practice papers to be safely inside the top 300

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