About Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys)
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys) is one of the highest-performing boys' grammar schools in England, founded in 1573. It admits 192 boys per year and uses GL Assessment for two 50-minute multiple-choice papers (English and Mathematics). The combined pass mark is 220. Registration opens 1st May 2026 and closes 8th July 2026. Results are released on 1st October 2026. No catchment area.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys) provides an excellent education with high academic standards and a broad curriculum. GCSE 9–7: 95.5%. A-Level A*–B: 97.6%.
About the GL Assessment 11+ Test for Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys)
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys) is a boys state grammar school in England that uses the GL Assessment 11+ entrance test to select pupils for Year 7 admission. The school admits approximately 192 Year 7 pupils each September, and applications must be made through your home Local Authority via the Common Application Form (CAF) — never directly to the school.
The GL Assessment 11+ is one of two main 11+ test providers in England (the other being CEM, now retired in many regions). The London test typically consists of multiple papers covering English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Scores are standardised against the cohort age distribution, so younger pupils are not disadvantaged. Each school sets its own qualifying mark (pass mark).
For 2027 entry, the GL Assessment test is sat in Mid-September 2026 and results are released to parents on Mid-October 2026 — crucially, before the Common Application Form deadline of Friday 31 October 2026, giving parents time to consider results before listing school preferences. National Offers Day is Monday 1 March 2027, when Local Authorities issue Year 7 secondary school offers.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys) is academically selective — pupils must achieve the qualifying mark in the 11+ test to be eligible for a place. If applications exceed the published admission number (192 places), the school applies its oversubscription criteria (looked-after children, FSME, siblings, distance) to allocate places. This page is updated each year with the latest verified admissions criteria, key dates and oversubscription rules.
Year 7 Admissions Guide for Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys)
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys) Admissions Criteria
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys) is one of the highest-performing boys' grammar schools in England, founded in 1573. It admits 192 boys per year and uses GL Assessment for two 50-minute multiple-choice papers (English and Mathematics). The combined pass mark is 220. Registration opens 1st May 2026 and closes 8th July 2026. Results are released on 1st October 2026. No catchment area.
- ✓Complete the Entrance Test Request Form via the QE Boys website from 1st May 2026 — deadline: 8th July 2026 at 12 noon.
- ✓Sit two GL Assessment multiple-choice papers on 16th or 17th September 2026: Paper 1 — English (KS2 curriculum); Paper 2 — Mathematics (KS2 curriculum). Each paper lasts approx. 50 minutes.
- ✓Achieve the combined pass mark of 220 (both papers combined, age-standardised).
- ✓Results released on Thursday 1st October 2026.
- ✓QE Boys has no catchment area — open to boys from any location.
- ✓Looked-after and previously looked-after children who achieve the pass mark (highest priority).
- ✓All other boys who achieve the pass mark, ranked by combined score.
- ✓Apply via your Local Authority CAF by 31st October 2026, naming QE Boys.
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys) Oversubscription Criteria
If applications exceed the 192 Year 7 admission number, the Board of Governors / Trust applies the following criteria in priority order. Final ranking uses the standardised score achieved in the GL Assessment 11+ entrance test.
- Looked-after / previously looked-after children (highest priority by law)
- Children who achieve the qualifying mark in the entrance test (above the qualifying standard set by Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys))
- Children eligible for Pupil Premium / Free School Meals Entitlement (FSME)
- Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) naming the school
- Children with sibling(s) currently attending the school
- Children of staff (where staff member has worked at the school for 2+ years)
- Children ranked by total standardised score (highest first) up to the published admission number
- Tiebreak: distance from home to school (straight-line measurement) for children with equal scores
Key Dates & Deadlines — Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys) 2026 Entry
| 📌 Registration opens | May 2026 via individual school portals |
| 📌 Registration closes | late June 2026 (varies by consortium) |
| 📌 GL Assessment 11+ Entrance Test | Mid-September 2026 (varies — Sutton, Kingston, Wallington consortiums have different dates) |
| 📌 Test results released | Mid-October 2026 |
| 📌 CAF deadline (apply via Local Authority) | Friday 31 October 2026 |
| 📌 National Offers Day | Monday 1 March 2027 |
How to Apply to Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys) via the Common Application Form
Step 1 — Register your child for the GL Assessment 11+ Test
Register through your regional 11+ portal (e.g. London) when registration opens. Closes late June 2026 (varies by consortium). There is no fee to sit the GL Assessment test.
Step 2 — Attend an Open Day at Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys)
Visit during Year 5 or early Year 6 to meet staff and pupils and decide whether to list this school on your CAF.
Step 3 — Sit the GL Assessment Entrance Test
Your child sits the GL Assessment in Mid-September 2026. The test typically covers English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, with standardised scores age-adjusted.
Step 4 — Receive your standardised test results
Test results are released to parents on Mid-October 2026, BEFORE the Common Application Form deadline. You will receive a standardised score and an indication of whether your child has passed the qualifying mark.
Step 5 — Complete your Common Application Form (CAF)
List Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys) as one of your preferences on the CAF submitted via your home Local Authority (not the school's LA, unless they are the same). You can usually list 3-6 preferences depending on your LA.
Step 6 — Submit the CAF by the deadline
Submit your CAF by Friday 31 October 2026. Late applications are processed only after all on-time applications have been allocated, dramatically reducing your chance of a place.
Step 7 — Receive your school offer on National Offers Day
Offers are issued via your Local Authority on Monday 1 March 2027. If unsuccessful, you can appeal or join Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys)'s waiting list — managed by the school itself.
GL Assessment Subjects Tested at Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys)
QE Boys selects through its own entrance examination (GL Assessment), in the shared Barnet format — two electronically marked, age-standardised multiple-choice papers, combined into a single score (with a qualifying total typically around 210).
- English: reading comprehension, vocabulary and literacy.
- Mathematics: Key Stage 2 arithmetic and problem-solving.
- Verbal reasoning: word-based logic applied to new problems.
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Academic Performance at Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (GCSE & A-Level Results)
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys) is one of the highest-performing schools in the country across both the state and independent sectors. It was named the Sunday Times State Secondary School of the Year in 2022, has topped A-Level grammar-school league tables for several consecutive years, and recently saw around 95.5% of GCSE entries graded 9–7, with one of the strongest Progress 8 scores nationally.
- GCSE: around 95.5% of entries at grades 9–7 in a recent year.
- Sixth form & destinations: consistently strong A-Levels, with a very high proportion progressing to Russell Group universities.
- Recognition: Sunday Times State Secondary School of the Year (2022).
Exam results change annually, so always confirm the latest published figures on the school's website.
Catchment Area for Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Admission to Year 7 is by the school's own entrance examination, produced by GL Assessment in the same format used by the other Barnet grammar schools. It is two multiple-choice papers of around 50 minutes each, assessing English, Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning at Key Stage 2 level; answers are electronically marked, and the two scores are age-standardised and combined into a single total. There is no fixed pass mark — it varies year to year — but candidates typically need a combined standardised score of around 210 to be considered.
The school is super-selective with no catchment area: places are offered strictly to the highest-scoring candidates, and around 3,600 boys compete each year for roughly 192 Year 7 places, making it one of the most oversubscribed schools in the country. Registration opens in May and closes in mid-July, with the test sat in September. Always confirm the current arrangements in the school's admissions booklet.
Pastoral Care, Sport & Extracurricular Life
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys) is a super-selective boys' grammar for ages 11–18 on Queen's Road in Barnet (EN5 4DQ), larger than an average secondary school. Founded in 1573 by Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, in the name of Queen Elizabeth I, it has a mission to produce young men who are confident, able and responsible, and is consistently among the most academically successful schools in the country.
Alongside its rigorous academic programme, the school is committed to developing well-rounded students, encouraging boys to excel in music, sport, the arts and languages, supported by extensive facilities and a wide lecture and enrichment programme. For the full list of activities and pastoral arrangements, see the school's own website.
Frequently Asked Questions about Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
How do I apply to Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys) for Year 7?
Applications to Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys) are made through your home Local Authority Common Application Form (CAF) — not directly to the school. Your child must sit the GL Assessment 11+ test (registration closes late June 2026 (varies by consortium)), then list Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys) on the CAF. The CAF deadline is Friday 31 October 2026.
Does Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys) use the GL Assessment 11+ test?
Yes — Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys) uses the GL Assessment 11+ entrance test for Year 7 admission, taken in Mid-September 2026 (varies — Sutton, Kingston, Wallington consortiums have different dates). The test covers English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, with standardised age-adjusted scores.
What is the pass mark / qualifying score for Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys)?
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys) sets its own qualifying mark each year. Pupils must score at or above the qualifying mark to be eligible for a place. Final ranking is by total standardised score (highest first) up to the admission number of 192 places.
How many Year 7 places does Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys) have?
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys) admits 192 Year 7 pupils each September. Demand for places typically exceeds supply, so the school applies its oversubscription criteria (looked-after children, FSME, siblings, distance) to allocate places fairly.
When are GL Assessment results released in 2026?
For 2027 Year 7 entry, GL Assessment test results are released on Mid-October 2026 — before the Common Application Form deadline of Friday 31 October 2026. You will receive a standardised score and an indication of whether your child has passed the qualifying mark.
When is National Offers Day for Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys) in 2027?
National Offers Day for Year 7 secondary school places in England is Monday 1 March 2027. Offers are issued by your home Local Authority — not directly by the school. If unsuccessful, you can appeal or join Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys)'s waiting list.
Is Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys) a state school or fee-paying?
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys) is a state-funded grammar school — there are no tuition fees. As a state grammar, it is academically selective via the GL Assessment 11+ test, but pupils who pass the test do not pay to attend.
How can my child prepare for the Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys) 11+ test?
ExamTutor offers a complete GL Assessment 11+ preparation programme including tutor-led practice papers, full video explanations for every question (covering all GL topic areas — English, Mathematics, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning), and downloadable resources. Most parents start preparation 12-18 months before the September 11+ test.
Where can I find Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys)'s official admissions policy?
The full Admissions Policy for Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet (QE Boys) 2027 entry is published on the school's official website. Always check the school's website for the most up-to-date oversubscription criteria, qualifying mark, supplementary forms (if any), and any school-specific application requirements.