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Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet is an academy converter secondary school in Barnet , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1314 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-18

Age range

1,314

Pupils

1,200

Capacity

110%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2022

Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet?

The catchment area for Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet is the geographic zone Barnet uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Barnet publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Barnet may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Currently oversubscribed: 1314 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1200 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Barnet before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet: heavily oversubscribed at 110% capacity

Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet has a published admission number of 1200 places. 1314 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 110%. At 110% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Barnet allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 3.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Barnet.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Barnet publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Barnet Council school admissions (official) →

Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet: School Information

Full address
Queen's Road, Barnet, EN5 4DQ
Local authority
Barnet
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Gender
Boys
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
3.7% of pupils
DfE URN
136290

Other Secondary Schools in Barnet

If Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Barnet are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet

What is the catchment area for Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet?

The catchment area for Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet is the geographic zone Barnet uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Barnet publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet oversubscribed?

Yes, Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet currently has 1314 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1200 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet?

Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Barnet publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet cover?

Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet is a secondary school in Barnet, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet?

Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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