Queen Elizabeth's School (Barnet)
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into Queen Elizabeth's School (Barnet)
Gender
Exam Board
GL Assessment
Places (Year 7)
180
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
HealthyAbout Queen Elizabeth's School (Barnet)
Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet is a highly academic boys' grammar school where pupils are encouraged to think like subject specialists, developing sophisticated analytical and research skills that prepare them exceptionally well for university. The curriculum is ambitious and broad, with all boys studying the full range of academic subjects including a modern foreign language, and many also taking Latin and economics. Beyond the classroom, the school offers an impressive array of lunchtime clubs—from medical society and forensics to elite mathematics and robotics—many of which are organised by the pupils themselves. There's a genuine sense of community here, with sixth formers mentoring younger students and a strong emphasis on developing confident, responsible young people who engage thoughtfully with the wider world.
Subjects Tested
Ages & Pupils
1,314
Total pupils
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Inspected 17/05/2022
Quality of Education
OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes
OutstandingPersonal Development
OutstandingLeadership & Management
OutstandingSixth Form Provision
OutstandingAcademic Performance
Attainment 8
85.6
Average GCSE score across 8 subjects
GCSE Grade 5+
99%
Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths
School Profile
Admissions
Student Demographics
3.7%
Free School Meals
30.3%
English as Additional Language
0.46%
EHCP
1.07%
SEN Support