How to get into Queen Elizabeth's school Barnet, written for parents and students alike to get a better feel for the school, its achievements, facilities and admissions process.

Queen Elizabeth's School for Boys Barnet
Type: Boys State Grammar School
Fees: None
Current Head: Mr. Neil Enright, MBA FRSA

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About Queen Elizabeth’s School for Boys Barnet

Queen Elizabeth’s School for Boys is a prestigious secondary grammar school located in Barnet. Amongst their many achievements, the school received a London Evening Standard Schools Award for Academic Excellence.

Queen Elizabeth's was the first school in London to get a 100% pass rate in the new English Baccalaureate.

Amongst the school's reasons for oversubscription include the fact that it provides premium education to those of all backgrounds and all locations across London since there is no catchment area.

The school is one of the most academically successful secondary schools in England, with a significant focus on achieving A/A* grades at GCSE and A Level. In 2015 a remarkable 84.9% received A* or A grades at A-level. A significant proportion of their pupils receive admission into Oxbridge universities,  with around 30 each year accepting places. The same can be said for St. Paul's School, a rival London school.

What else does Queen Elizabeth offer my child apart from a good academic education?

Beyond the classroom, Queen Elizabeth's School Barnet offers a wide range of sporting activities including cricket, rugby, athletics and water polo to rival schools such as St. Paul's Girls School.

Queen Elizabeth’s offers ample opportunity for musicians; ensembles for string, brass and woodwind instruments to name a few. Even for those who can’t play an instrument, there are plenty of extra-curricular activities for your child to get involved in. These sorts of activities may cost extra, but they are nowhere near the costs of attending some private schools like Kings College London.

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The Entrance Test

Your child will sit two tests on the same day. The scores are standardised and then combined to produce an aggregate score.

These examinations are based on 11+ Maths and English skills. After all, pupils have completed the examinations, the school will mark, correct them and rank pupils based on their standardised scores.

This school is extremely competitive to enter, so it is definitely worth brushing up for the exams and trying to make the best possible impact.

Is there a cut-off score?

Usually no, it depends on how the year performs, the top 180 pupils are given a place at the school.

To apply for a place at Queen Elizabeth’s the two following criteria have to be fulfilled:

  • Fill out an entrance test request form and return it to the school by the deadline, outlined in each year's admissions brochure.
  • Complete a Common Application Form naming Queen Elizabeth’s as one of your preferred schools. Return it to your local authority before the set deadline.

How to Prepare
Start practising early – It is vital to get the extra edge over other candidates due to the high competition that your child will face.

The questions are in a rigorous format in order to really test pupils, so practising and getting used to the format is especially important. - Pupils often struggle when they come to the exam because they are not used to the style of questions.

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Get a feel for the school; is it right for your child?

Visit their website where you can find a prospectus and more about their curriculum. Each year, they produce an admissions brochure which provides information for parents.

Queen's Road, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 4DQ, UK
admissions@gebarnet.co.uk

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