Queen Elizabeth's School

Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet, London uses GL Assessment. The test is provided by GL Assessment and typically evaluates Mathematics, English comprehension and SPaG, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal/Spatial Reasoning using multiple-choice optical mark sheets.

Queen Elizabeth's School offers approximately 180 Year 7 places, with competition historically rated as 12:1. Admissions criteria: Admission is based on the results of the school's entrance examination.

No designated catchment area. For state grammar applications, parents must ensure their permanent residence satisfies published local authority criteria before the 31st October Common Application Form (CAF) deadline.

Submit an online application to the school and a Common Application Form to the local authority. Key dates: Registration Opens: 1 May 2026; Registration Closes: 11 July 2026; 2026 Exam Date(s): 16 & 17 September 2026; Results to Parents: 1 October 2026. Always consult the official school website for any annual adjustments.

Focus on: Master English comprehension and creative writing, as these are often tested alongside GL papers., Ensure high accuracy in Mathematics, covering topics up to Key Stage 3 level., Regularly practice GL-style practice papers under exam conditions.. Preparation should begin in early Year 5 with disciplined 15-minute daily micro-practice, timed mock exams matching the GL Assessment format, and systematic mistake review using LuraPrep to eliminate repeat errors.