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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Location

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Gender

girls

Age range

11-18

Exam board

GL Assessment

Pass threshold

80%

Places / year

120

Everything for Henrietta Barnett School

Past papers

Official and practice papers, by subject.

Score predictor

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Prep guide

How to prepare, month by month.

Key dates

Registration, exam and results dates.

Bursaries

Fee assistance and scholarships.

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

Official links

School website Show on catchment map

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