THE HENRIETTA BARNETT SCHOOL in Greater London, Barnet

Education Centre Information: The Henrietta Barnett School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Barnet
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/03/2012
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: None
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 698
Number of girls: 698
Admissions: Selective
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Girls
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Background:

Founded by Dame Henrietta Barnett in 1911 at centre of Hampstead Garden Suburb, which she also created; shares its building, designed by Lutyens, with adult education institute. Despite limited facilities, school has notable physical education department, offering athletics, sailing and outdoor pursuits; has its own field centre in Wiltshire, a thriving classics department and clubs including public-speaking, Jewish Club, dance, gym, chess and two orchestras. Strong school council which discusses curriculum, uniform, discipline and other issues; Peer Education Programme has won national recognition. European work-experience offered in France, Sweden and Germany. DfES achievement award (2003). Over-subscribed, with 11 applications per place. Ethos: 'The school aims to ensure that each girl who comes to Henrietta Barnett School develops into a confident young woman who knows her own strengths, appreciates the needs of others and who has the moral courage to stand up for what she believes in'.