SchoolScoresThe Henrietta Barnett School
Grammar school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Girls only · Sixth form
Part of THE HENRIETTA BARNETT SCHOOL
Central Square, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, NW11 7BN
020 8458 8999 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 4 May 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
104 pupils in this year group.
100% — 37 points above the Barnet average, and 55 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 100% | 63% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 87.3 | 56.7 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 8.7 | 5.3 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
104 pupils in this year group.
100% — 5 points above the Barnet average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 100% | 95% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 100% | 63% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 9% | 13% |
| Further education college | 0% | 20% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 100% | 100% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
142 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | A | B | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 72% | 41% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 86% | 67% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 48.6 | 39.6 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
18 subjects, 537 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 127 | 38% | 67% | 40% |
| Chemistry | 67 | 19% | 64% | 30% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 57 | 26% | 53% | 59% |
| Biology | 52 | 50% | 85% | 27% |
| Economics | 50 | 20% | 70% | 26% |
| Physics | 40 | 30% | 70% | 31% |
| History | 35 | 23% | 71% | 23% |
| English Literature | 23 | 35% | 87% | 23% |
| Geography | 15 | 47% | 87% | 23% |
| French | 12 | 50% | 92% | 38% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 11 | 64% | 91% | 38% |
| Government and Politics | 9 | 0% | 78% | 26% |
| Spanish | 9 | 78% | 100% | 34% |
| Latin | 8 | 38% | 100% | – |
| Music | 7 | 43% | 86% | 29% |
| German | 6 | 83% | 100% | 42% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Classical Civilisation, Design and Technology (Product Design).
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
142 students in this year group.
95% — 16 points above the Barnet average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 95% | 79% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2% | 7% |
| Work | 12% | 16% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 84% | 95% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
133 students in this year group.
93% — 16 points above the Barnet average, and 33 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 93% | 77% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 86% | 37% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 93% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Barnet. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 2 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 120 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 220 |
| Of those, offered a place | 116 (53%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 365 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 2.0 · 2025: 2.4 · 2026: 1.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a grammar school: places depend on passing an entrance test (the 11 plus), usually taken in September of Year 6.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Barnet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 25th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 3% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.3% | 26.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 28th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 1% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.1% | 3.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 26th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 1% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.0% | 10.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 12th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 90% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 46.0% | 41.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Lower than 94% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 4.9% | 6.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Lower than 89% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 13.6% | 18.7%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Lower than 99% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0 | 9.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Lower than 99% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 12th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 30% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.9 | 15.6 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 5th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 78% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.1 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 26th highest of 28 state secondary schools in Barnet. Higher than 12% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 7.0% | 16.3%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Shiras Devorah High School 0.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
- Lubavitch Yeshiva Ketanah of London 0.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 expected, 5 urgent improvement
- Christ's College Finchley 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), improved significantly 2025 · 68% grade 5+ English and maths
- The King Alfred School 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 42% A*/A at A level
- Bishop Douglass School Finchley 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- Wentworth College 1.0 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2025) · 27% A*/A at A level
- Talmud Torah Tiferes Shlomo 1.0 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
- The Archer Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 57% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hendon School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Beth Jacob Grammar School for Girls 1.3 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2025) · 36% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Henrietta Barnett School's Ofsted rating?
The Henrietta Barnett School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 May 2022.
How did The Henrietta Barnett School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 100% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 55 points above the England average of 45%.
Is The Henrietta Barnett School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 220 families put The Henrietta Barnett School as their first choice for 120 places: about 2 first-choice applications for every place. 116 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138051.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.