Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
School summary
Queen Elizabeth's School is a superselective state grammar for boys in Barnet, and it sits among the most academically formidable schools of its type. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted across every category at its most recent inspection, from quality of education to sixth form, it admits 180 boys each year at age 11 through its own bespoke English and Maths test. With 1,314 pupils against a capacity of 1,200, the school runs comfortably over its nominal size, a reflection of how sought-after places here are. Around a third of pupils speak English as an additional language, while the proportion eligible for free school meals is low at 3.7%.
How hard is it to get in?
Exceptionally competitive · 5 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Demand here is among the very highest of any selective school in England - a strong exam performance matters more than at almost any other school.
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Latest results
Attainment 8
85.6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
99%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 17 May 2022
Teaching & academics
The headline results are striking: an average Attainment 8 score of 85.6 against a national average of 46.9, and 99% of boys securing grade 5 or above in English and Maths where the national figure is 47%. These are among the strongest outcomes any state school produces, and they place the school firmly at the top end nationally. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of 17.8 is fairly typical for a large school, suggesting the success rests on calibre of intake and teaching rather than small classes.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 1.07%
- EHC plans
- 0.46%
- English as additional language
- 30.3%
- Free school meals
- 3.7%
Schools nearby
The Henrietta Barnett School
London, Greater London
The Tiffin Girls' School
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
Wallington County Grammar School
Wallington, Greater London
Wallington High School for Girls
Wallington, Greater London
Susi Earnshaw Theatre School
Barnet, Greater London
Lyonsdown School
New Barnet, Barnet, Hertfordshire, Greater London
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A genuinely elite boys' grammar where Outstanding ratings and near-perfect GCSE results tell their own story. The 11+ here is fiercely competitive, so thorough preparation for the bespoke English and Maths test is essential.
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Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.