The Henrietta Barnett School 11 Plus: Exam & Preparation Guide
The Henrietta Barnett School 11 Plus has two parts. Learning Street’s current Henrietta Barnett mock research identifies Part One as a GL assessment containing three short papers covering English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. This guide explains the current Part One structure, what it means for preparation, and how Learning Street’s courses and Henrietta Barnett mock papers can help your child prepare effectively.
The Henrietta Barnett School 11 Plus at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| School | The Henrietta Barnett School |
| Area | Barnet, London |
| Exam structure | Two-part entrance process |
| Part One provider | GL |
| Part One – Paper 1 | English |
| Part One – Paper 2 | Verbal Reasoning |
| Part One – Paper 3 | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
| Our mocks | Henrietta Barnett Part One Mock Exams – Packs 1–4 |
Information and Mock Exam review: The information on this page and Learning Street’s Henrietta Barnett mock exams are reviewed against the latest reliable information available about The Henrietta Barnett School entrance test.
Our current Henrietta Barnett mock series is specifically designed for Part One of the entrance process.
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The Henrietta Barnett School 11 Plus Exam Format
The Henrietta Barnett School 11 Plus has two parts. The current Learning Street mock structure identifies Part One as three short GL papers: Paper 1 English, Paper 2 Verbal Reasoning and Paper 3 Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Paper 1 — English
The first Part One paper covers English. Preparation should therefore develop strong reading comprehension, vocabulary and technical English skills so children can interpret unfamiliar material accurately and efficiently.
Paper 2 — Verbal Reasoning
The second Part One paper focuses on Verbal Reasoning. Children need both a secure understanding of reasoning techniques and a sufficiently broad vocabulary to interpret questions accurately.
Paper 3 — Non-Verbal Reasoning
The third Part One paper focuses on Non-Verbal Reasoning. Preparation should develop a systematic approach to identifying visual patterns, relationships and changes.
The current Learning Street bundle confirms that there is a second part to the entrance process, but our Henrietta Barnett mock series is specifically designed around Part One.
What Does the Henrietta Barnett Exam Format Mean for Preparation?
The three Part One papers test different skills, so preparation should develop each area securely before children rely heavily on complete timed mocks.
English and Verbal Reasoning are closely connected through vocabulary. A child may understand a reasoning technique but still struggle if unfamiliar words prevent them from interpreting a question accurately.
Non-Verbal Reasoning requires a different approach, with children learning to analyse visual information systematically rather than choosing an answer simply because it appears plausible.
Preparation should therefore progress from literacy and vocabulary foundations → subject skills → reasoning techniques → accuracy → flexible application → revision → timed work → mocks.
The Henrietta Barnett School 11 Plus Mock Exams and Practice Papers
At Learning Street, we research the known Henrietta Barnett Part One format, paper length and timings when producing our mocks. We also provide realistic answer sheets, invigilation instructions and guidance on when time should be called so parents can reproduce the practical demands of the test at home as closely as possible.
Please note: Learning Street’s current Henrietta Barnett mocks are designed for Part One of the entrance process. They should not be treated as mock papers for the later stage of the assessment.
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Henrietta Barnett 11 Plus Mock Exam Bundle – Packs 1–4
All four mock exams contain different questions, allowing families to space fresh tests throughout preparation and use later mocks to measure improvement.
The Henrietta Barnett School 11 Plus Pass Marks
We do not provide one fixed raw practice-paper percentage that should be treated as a permanent Henrietta Barnett School 11 Plus pass mark.
Results from our Henrietta Barnett Part One mocks are best used to measure progress and identify weaker areas in English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, vocabulary, accuracy and exam technique rather than as a direct prediction of an official entrance-test result.
How to Prepare for The Henrietta Barnett School 11 Plus
Effective Henrietta Barnett preparation should develop secure underlying English, vocabulary and reasoning skills before children rely heavily on complete timed mock papers.
Once individual skills and techniques are secure, preparation should become progressively more mixed and timed so children learn to identify the correct approach independently while maintaining accuracy and concentration.
English Preparation
English preparation should develop reading comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Children should become comfortable reading unfamiliar material carefully while maintaining an efficient working pace. They should learn to locate relevant information, understand vocabulary in context and distinguish between closely matched answers.
Regular reading and deliberate vocabulary development are particularly useful because vocabulary also supports Verbal Reasoning.
Verbal Reasoning Preparation
Verbal Reasoning depends on both reasoning technique and vocabulary.
Children should first learn systematic methods for individual question types and develop vocabulary consistently over time.
Once individual techniques are secure, they should move towards mixed Verbal Reasoning practice where they have to recognise the correct method independently.
Non-Verbal Reasoning Preparation
Non-Verbal Reasoning rewards careful and systematic observation.
Children should learn to identify changes and relationships involving features such as shape, position, pattern, rotation and reflection rather than selecting an answer simply because it looks plausible.
Practice should gradually progress from individual techniques towards mixed visual reasoning work completed accurately under increasing time pressure.
View the Henrietta Barnett 11 Plus Mock Exam Bundle – Packs 1–4
Which Henrietta Barnett School 11 Plus Course Should You Choose?
Learning Street offers three main GL preparation routes that can be used to develop the skills needed for Henrietta Barnett Part One: Complete, Enhance and Boost.
Our full GL programmes cover Vocabulary Development, English, Verbal Reasoning, Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning. The current Henrietta Barnett Part One mock structure covers English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, so the full GL course syllabus should not be interpreted as the exact Part One exam structure.
The most suitable programme mainly depends on how much preparation time remains.
| Preparation time | Learning Street course | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 30–40+ weeks | Complete GL | Our most comprehensive GL preparation |
| 15–30 weeks | Enhance GL | A shorter structured GL programme |
| 6–15 weeks | Boost GL | Focused GL preparation when less time remains |
Complete GL — 30–40+ Weeks
Our Complete GL 11 Plus Programme is our most comprehensive GL preparation route.
It contains 40 structured parts covering Vocabulary Development, English, Verbal Reasoning, Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning, alongside more than 60 timed papers and tests.
The Complete GL 11 Plus Programme
Focused Complete options are also available:
Complete – Vocabulary, English and Verbal Reasoning
Complete – Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning
Enhance GL — 15–30 Weeks
Our Enhance GL programme provides a shorter 20-part preparation route covering Vocabulary Development, English, Verbal Reasoning, Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
It includes more than 35 timed papers and tests alongside structured learning and detailed answers.
Enhance is most suitable where there is still enough time for substantial preparation but not enough time to work properly through all 40 parts of Complete.
Focused Enhance options are also available:
Enhance – Vocabulary, English and Verbal Reasoning
Enhance – Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning
Boost GL — 6–15 Weeks
Our Boost GL programme is the shortest full GL preparation route.
It contains 10 intensive parts covering Vocabulary Development, English, Verbal Reasoning, Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning and includes more than 25 timed papers and tests.
Boost is most suitable where there is insufficient time to work properly through Complete or Enhance but a family still wants structured preparation.
Focused Boost options are also available:
Boost – Vocabulary, English and Verbal Reasoning
Boost – Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning
Starting Earlier?
If your child is still developing the literacy, vocabulary and reasoning foundations needed before dedicated Henrietta Barnett preparation begins, our primary-school course chooser can help you select an appropriate starting point.
Primary School – Course Chooser for Younger Children
Already Completed Substantial Preparation?
Our 11 Plus Revision Course – GL is suitable for children who have already completed substantial preparation through books, tutoring or another programme but now want a structured period of GL-style revision.
It contains 4 intensive parts and is normally completed over approximately 4–6 weeks.
It should not normally be completed after one of our Complete, Enhance or Boost programmes because there is some crossover in the material.
Also Sitting Independent School Exams?
Children also sitting independent-school entrance tests may need additional preparation in subjects or formats beyond the Henrietta Barnett Part One assessment.
The courses below are separate supplementary options and should not be interpreted as additional elements of the current Henrietta Barnett Part One structure.
11 Plus Creative Writing Course
11 Plus Maths Stretch and Revision
Current The Henrietta Barnett School Admissions Information
Admissions arrangements and entrance-test details can change from year to year. For general guidance on 11 Plus preparation and our courses, use our FAQs below.
