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Q E Boys school Barnet

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stressed2009 · 12/10/2009 00:18

Any opinions. Looking for schools for ds, he is a bright sporty boy. His teacher suggested this school. Does anyone have any experiences.

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ThreeBeeOneGee · 03/05/2013 19:40

Some interesting threads on this on the EPE website. I will try to find a link.

Calouste · 03/05/2013 07:29

We went to see it last year and thought it looked really great, we do have some reservations with regards to it whether it allows development of creativity in the boys. They didn't really show us much on the Drama, Art, Classical & Choral Music. I can see why some people may think it's a bit of a boot camp, but I suppose you can't ask for everything. Anyway we are going to apply for Sept 2014 entrance as a back up to our other school choices, as we are in no mans land with regards to local catchment areas.

Taken from the school website.

The number of intended admissions at age 11 for the year commencing September 2014 will be 180.

Entrance Test Request Forms:
Available from 1st May 2013
We strongly recommend submission by 24th July 2013
Final deadline for submission is noon on 2nd September 2013

Open Evening:
4th July 2013
From 3 pm - last admission at 7:30 pm

Entrance Tests:
25th September 2013

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harrowonthehill · 02/05/2013 22:25

What was the admission cut off score in Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet this year ? Their website states that Waiting List number 26 has got admission,

stressed2007 · 12/10/2009 08:30

oh my goodness - you have stolen my name! Aahhhhhhhh - have I gone mad and sending messages to myself?

stressed2007 · 12/10/2009 08:29

It is a fantastic school - know several men that went there and they are all good guys who have done well.

3littlefrogs · 12/10/2009 03:54

He will have to be very very bright. It is 100% academically selective and very demanding. However, if his teacher thinks he can cope, go and visit it. Thousands of boys sit the exm evry year. I can't remember how many places per year group.

Some people think it is a bit of a boot camp, but as long as your ds isn't sensitive and is a high flyer he could do very well. It is just about the top state school in the country - always in the top 10.

It is good to go to the open evening in year 5, then again in year 6.

Dame Alice Owens is also very good if you prefer a mixed school - you are talking about 1200 plus candidates sitting the exam for 63 places though, unless you live on the doorstep.