The Henrietta Barnett School: 11+ admissions
The Henrietta Barnett School in north-west London admits 120 girls a year by academic selection, in two rounds: a first-round test in verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and English, then a second-round English and maths test for girls invited back.
An independent guide by EagleTeach, based on the school's published admissions pages. We are not affiliated with The Henrietta Barnett School; always confirm details with the school.
Entry points and deadlines
Published Admission Number for September 2027: 120.
Register for the entrance test with the school; late applications aren't accepted.
How places are allocated is set out in the school's Admissions Policy 2027-2028; read it before applying, along with the school's admissions FAQs.
Testing
Round 1: verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and English. The school points families to GL Assessment's free practice materials.
Round 2: the school's own English and maths test, for girls invited back.
Scores and rankings aren't released for girls invited to Round 2.
September 2027 entry (testing complete)
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 2, 3 and 4 September 2026 | Round 1 entrance test |
| Tuesday 6 October 2026 | Round 2 entrance test |
| 31 October 2026 | Common Application Form deadline |
| 1 March 2027 | National Offer Day |
How to prepare
- ✓ Applications for 2027 entry are closed; dates for 2028 entry will appear on the school's admissions page.
- ✓ Prepare verbal and non-verbal reasoning as well as English for Round 1, then longer English and maths for Round 2.
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Common questions
How many places does Henrietta Barnett have?＋
120 in Year 7 for September 2027.
What does the Henrietta Barnett test cover?＋
Round 1 is verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and English; Round 2 is English and maths.
Can the test be taken late?＋
The school doesn't accept late applications. Check its admissions page for each year's dates.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 2026-10-16.