The Henrietta Barnett School
School summary
Few schools in the country are as academically formidable as The Henrietta Barnett School, a superselective girls' grammar in Barnet. With 120 places for every cohort and entry decided by a bespoke 11+ test, competition for a place is intense. The school is modest in size, with 807 girls on roll, and draws a notably diverse intake: nearly half of pupils speak English as an additional language. At its 2022 inspection Ofsted judged the school Good overall, with behaviour rated Outstanding.
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.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Latest results
Attainment 8
87.3
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
100%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 4 May 2022
Teaching & academics
Results here sit among the strongest nationally. The average Attainment 8 score of 87.3 is close to double the national figure of 46.9, and every pupil achieves grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national average of 47 per cent. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 16 to 1 supports a sixth form that Ofsted also rated Good.
Languages
Headteacher · Emma MacLeod
Beyond the classroom
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1911
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 1.98%
- EHC plans
- 0.12%
- English as additional language
- 46%
- Free school meals
- 4.8%
Schools nearby
The Tiffin Girls' School
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
Wallington County Grammar School
Wallington, Greater London
Wallington High School for Girls
Wallington, Greater London
Annemount School
London, Greater London
The King Alfred School
London, Greater London
Peninim
London, Greater London
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A genuinely superselective girls' grammar where exceptional results meet a strikingly diverse community. Families should expect fierce competition for its 120 places.
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The Henrietta Barnett School 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.