Is Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 21 April 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Exceptional. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded A, 1st of 28 secondary schools in Barnet. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet averaged an Attainment 8 score of 87.1 (England: 46.2). 100% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet?

Applications for Year 7 places at Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet starting in September 2028 close on 31 October 2027. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2028 (or the next working day).

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Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet

Queen's Road, Barnet, EN5 4DQ

Local ranking1st of 28 secondary schools in Barnet

Ofsted: ExceptionalUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1200

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Boys

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 21 April 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 21 April 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Exceptional
Curriculum & teaching: Exceptional
Attendance & behaviour: Exceptional
Personal development & wellbeing: Exceptional
Leadership & governance: Exceptional
Inclusion: Exceptional
Post-16 provision: Exceptional

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 87.1 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 100.0% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 100.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 192

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 99.0%
Continued in education: 99.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 0.0%
Not sustained: 1.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 96.0%
Higher education: 90.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 2.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

A+

Avg A-Level Grade

52.7

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

53.8

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

174

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 83.8% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 43.5
16-18 Cohort: 353

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1314
Boys: 1321 (100%)
Capacity: 1200 (110% full)
SEND: 1.5%
FSM Eligible: 4.2%
EAL: 30.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.5%
SEN Support: 1.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 82.9
Budget per Pupil: £9,432/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 3.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 2.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Indian: 58.9%
Asian Other: 11.9%
Asian Chinese: 6.9%
Asian Pakistani: 4.4%
Asian Bangladeshi: 4.3%
White Other: 2.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.5%
White British: 2.2%

58.9%

Asian Indian

11.9%

Asian Other

6.9%

Asian Chinese

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

02084414646

hmoffice@qebarnet.co.uk

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Queen's Road

Barnet, London

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Administrative

URN: 136290
UKPRN: 10031349
Establishment No.: 5401
Trust: QUEEN ELIZABETH'S SCHOOL BARNET

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