Queen Elizabeth's School

Queen Elizabeth's School (QE Barnet) is one of the most academically successful and competitive boys' grammar schools in the UK. QE Barnet is a single-school entry, and it does not have a catchment area.

 Key Dates for 2027 Entry

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Milestone Date

Entrance Test Request Form Opens Friday 1st May 2026

QE Barnet Open Day Thursday 2nd July 2026

Registration Deadline Wednesday 8th July 2026 (12:00 Noon)

Entrance Examination Wed 16th – Thu 17th Sept 2026 (allocated day)

Provisional Results Released Thursday 1st October 2026

Common Application Form (CAF) Deadline Saturday 31st October 2026

National Offer Day Monday 1st March 2027

 QE Barnet uses GL Assessment but with a specific focus on high-speed academic proficiency. The test is purely multiple-choice.

Two papers, each lasting approximately 45–50 minutes. 

• English: Focuses on reading comprehension (often two long passages) and SPAG (Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar).  

• Mathematics: Covers the full National Curriculum Key Stage 2 syllabus, with some advanced "Level 6" style questions.  

• Speed/Volume: Historically, the exam is known for a high volume of questions in a short time (e.g., 60 questions in 50 minutes).

• Marking: Scores are standardized. QE Barnet typically sets a "qualifying score" (historically 210), but because they have no catchment area, the 192 places are offered strictly in rank order of score.

Allocation & Catchment Area

1. No Catchment Area: QE Barnet is a "super-selective" school. They do not give preference to students living in Barnet. Boys travel from across London and the home counties to attend.  

2. Rank Order: Places are awarded purely on the results of the entrance test. If 1,000 boys pass the qualifying score of 210, the 192 highest-scoring boys are offered places.  

3. No Sibling Priority: Unlike many schools, having a brother at the school does not give an applicant any advantage.

How to Apply

1. School Portal: You must register your child on the QE website by June 5th. This is mandatory to sit the test