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.
- Year 5 now2028 entry
- Year 6 now2027 entry
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.
Henrietta Barnett course. The first lesson is free.
Every date for September 2028 entry
Dates not yet published show last year's, so you know roughly when to look.
Entrance Test Entry Form closes
Not published yet. Last year: 1 July 2026, 5pm
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.
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
- Looked after and previously looked after girls ranked in the top 300 in Round One.
- Girls eligible for Pupil Premium ranked in the top 300 in Round One.
- Girls living within 3 miles of the school who sat Round Two, in rank order if there are too many.
- 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.
A plan from today to the test
Pick the year group. The plan counts back from the test and covers English, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, maths and writing.
Free. No account needed.
Practise for this test
Henrietta Barnett course
Practice for the Henrietta Barnett entrance test, on HenriettaBarnett.com.
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
- henrietta-barnett.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com · The Henrietta Barnett School: admissions policy 2027-28 · checked 25 September 2026
- hbschool.org.uk · The Henrietta Barnett School: admissions
- gov.uk · GOV.UK: school admissions, how to apply (apply by 31 October; secondary offers on 1 March, or the next working day)
- kent.gov.uk · Kent County Council: register for the Kent Test (age range for each test year)