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The Henrietta Barnett School 11+ for September 2028 entry

For children born 1 September 2016 to 31 August 2017, in Year 5 now. They sit the test in 2027.

  • The test

    Not published yet

    Last year: 2, 3 or 4 September 2026

  • Register

    Not published yet

    Last year: 1 July 2026, 5pm

  • Apply by

    Sunday 31 October 2027

    Apply to your home council

  • To qualify

    Round One ranks every girl; the top 300 are invited to Round Two.

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Every date for September 2028 entry

Dates not yet published show last year's, so you know roughly when to look.

  1. Entrance Test Entry Form closes

    Not published yet. Last year: 1 July 2026, 5pm

    henrietta-barnett.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com

  2. Round One

    Not published yet. Last year: 2, 3 or 4 September 2026

    hbschool.org.uk

  3. Round One outcome by

    Not published yet. Last year: Monday 28 September 2026

    hbschool.org.uk

  4. Apply to your home council

    Sunday 31 October 2027

    The national closing date. Your home council's form lists every school, grammar or not, in order of preference.

    gov.uk

  5. National Offer Day

    Wednesday 1 March 2028

    gov.uk

All Henrietta Barnett dates for 2028 entry

The score that gets a place

Qualifying puts a child in the running. It is not an offer.

To qualify
Round One ranks every girl; the top 300 are invited to Round Two. Both rounds count in the final ranking.
Year 7 places
120Published admission number

Who gets the places

  1. Looked after and previously looked after girls ranked in the top 300 in Round One.
  2. Girls eligible for Pupil Premium ranked in the top 300 in Round One.
  3. Girls living within 3 miles of the school who sat Round Two, in rank order if there are too many.
  4. All remaining girls in rank order of score.
Where you live
Within 3 miles of the school, measured in a straight line when you apply in October.

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Questions parents ask

When is the Henrietta Barnett School 11+ test for September 2028 entry?

The date is not published yet. Last year it was 2, 3 or 4 September 2026. It is for children born 1 September 2016 to 31 August 2017, in Year 5 in 2026 to 2027.

When does registration open for the Henrietta Barnett School test?

Registration is not published yet. Last year it was 1 July 2026, 5pm.

What score do you need for the Henrietta Barnett School?

Round One ranks every girl; the top 300 are invited to Round Two. Both rounds count in the final ranking. A qualifying score is not an offer.

When do I apply for the Henrietta Barnett School, and when are offers made?

Apply on your home council's form by Sunday 31 October 2027. Offers come on Wednesday 1 March 2028.

Sources

  1. henrietta-barnett.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com · The Henrietta Barnett School: admissions policy 2027-28 · checked 25 September 2026
  2. hbschool.org.uk · The Henrietta Barnett School: admissions
  3. gov.uk · GOV.UK: school admissions, how to apply (apply by 31 October; secondary offers on 1 March, or the next working day)
  4. kent.gov.uk · Kent County Council: register for the Kent Test (age range for each test year)