
Head: Emma MacLeod
An accessible girls' grammar school in Barnet with a Good Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
0
Pupils
Max Score
141
Applications
410
Offers Made
100
Two-Stage
Two rounds: all sit Stage 1, top scorers do Stage 2. Final places on combined result.
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Waiting List
The top 60 on the waiting list are advised of their position. Candidates ranked lower than 60 are not informed of their position. The website will be updated with the movement of the waiting list after the Easter break and regularly throughout the Summer Term.
1. Register
1 May 2026
2. Take Test
London/SE Standalone
3. Results
19 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
This school uses its own 11+ entrance test, administered by GL Assessment, testing Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, English, Mathematics. Two rounds - First Round Entrance Test in Verbal, Non-Verbal reasoning and English, followed by a Second Round English and Mathematics test. Non-denominational grammar school for girls aged 11-18. Became an Academy in April 2012. Won State Secondary School of the Year for Academic Excellence 2025 in Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2025. Applications for entrance examination open 1st April 2026 and close 1st July 2026. GL Assessment familiarisation booklets available for First Round Entrance Test. No past papers or resources released for Round Two. The Local Authority holds waiting lists for Years 8-11.
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 May 2026
Open Evening
Due to capacity constraints, this will be open to Year 5 students and parents only. Bookings will open at 6pm on the 3rd June via a link on our website.
29 Jun 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
15 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
19 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
19 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
87.3
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
100%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
100%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
98%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
8.65
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
A
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
79%
Higher Education
+11pp vs grammar avg
71%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Mathematics
208 entries
50%
+0.0pp vs school
Chemistry
208 entries
50%
+0.0pp vs school
Physics
208 entries
50%
+0.0pp vs school
No subject clearly underperforms vs the school average.
Strongest at
Maths
254 entries
50%
+3.0pp vs school
Biology
104 entries
50%
+3.0pp vs school
Economics
100 entries
50%
+3.0pp vs school
Watch list
Classical Civilisation
5 entries
0%
-47.0pp vs school
Not enough data to derive strengths and areas for improvement.
Entry Requirements
Minimum 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English and Mathematics. For A-level subjects, grade 7 or above typically required in relevant GCSE subjects. Some subjects may require grade 8 or 9.
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Good
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/2026807 / 779(104%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Minimum 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English and Mathematics. For A-level subjects, grade 7 or above typically required in relevant GCSE subjects. Some subjects may require grade 8 or 9.
1:16.1
Staff:Pupil Ratio
97.22%
Qualified Teachers
3.18%
Absence Rate
2.83%
Persistent Absence
Charming Lutyens-designed Grade II* Listed Building situated in the peaceful surroundings of the Hampstead Garden Suburb
Sports
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STEM
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Arts
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Library
Well-resourced library with study spaces, computer access, and extensive collection of books and digital resources
Capital Projects
Recent refurbishment of science laboratories and IT facilities, ongoing improvements to outdoor spaces
Sport is key at HBS with many clubs including netball, basketball, volleyball, football, Park Run, badminton, cricket, multi-gym and Tang Soo Do. Music lies at the heart of HBS with wide range of music lessons, choirs, orchestras and ensembles. Drama is extremely popular with LAMDA classes and major productions. Academic clubs include History Society, Economics Society, Politics Society, MedSoc, Law Society, and many more.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Wide range of music lessons including singing, violin, viola, cello, piano, clarinet, flute, bassoon, percussion, trumpet, trombone, French horn. Many choirs, orchestras and ensembles, Jazz Band, Rock School. Several concerts each term. LAMDA classes and qualifications, major Drama productions including musicals and plays.
Clubs & Societies
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Trips & Exchanges
Community Service
Charity fundraising events, volunteering opportunities, community outreach programmes
Uniform
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School Meals
The school offers a hot meal service with a choice of menu options.
Homework Policy
Homework set regularly across all subjects. Years 7-8: approximately 1 hour per day. Years 9-11: 1.5-2 hours per day. Sixth form: independent study expected. Online homework diary used to track assignments.
Behaviour Policy
High expectations of conduct and commitment to learning. Positive behavior reinforced through house system and rewards. Clear sanctions for unacceptable behavior including detention and exclusion procedures. Restorative justice approach used where appropriate.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are not allowed in lessons, but can be used during breaks.
SEND Provision
Learning support department providing assistance for students with special educational needs and disabilities, individual support plans, exam access arrangements
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Route 268 from Finchley Road, Route C11 from Hampstead Heath
Nearest Station: Finchley Central Station
Transport Info
School is located in Hampstead Garden Suburb, London NW11 7BN. Transport details not specified in available content.
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