Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet: 11+ guide
Queen Elizabeth’s School (QE Barnet) is a top-performing boys’ grammar with a purely rank-based admission once the second round is sat — there is no catchment safety net, so every mark counts.
Bespoke / Consortium
192
~13 applicants per place
1573
Exam format
A first-stage multiple-choice test, with the highest scorers invited to a second-stage test that determines the ranking for offers.
Subjects tested
Catchment & admissions
No distance catchment to sit the exam; offers are made strictly on test rank, so the highest scorers from across London and Hertfordshire secure places.
Qualifying score & how hard it is
Rank-based and very high. Because offers follow the score ranking, the effective bar shifts each year with the strength of the cohort.
Preparation timeline
Prioritise accuracy and pace: a Year 4 foundation, sustained timed practice in Year 5, and intensive second-round-style papers in the run-up to the Year 6 tests.
Frequently asked questions
Does QE Barnet have a catchment area?+
No. Places are offered on test ranking alone, which is why it attracts very high scorers from a wide area.
Figures here are indicative and for planning only — admissions arrangements change each year. Always confirm the latest details on Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet’s official admissions page.
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