Henrietta Barnett 11+ for Year 5: a 12-month plan
For girls in Year 5, Round One should fall in early September 2027 if HBS keeps this year's timing; it has not announced the date. Work through foundations, then every Round One question type, then pace and Round Two writing, with timed papers last. Watch for registration from April.
Last year's dates
For 2027 entry, registration ran to 1 July 2026, Round 1 was on 2, 3 or 4 September, and Round 2 on 6 October.
School registration and the council application are separate. You need both.
Twelve months
| When | Focus |
|---|---|
| September to December | Close reading, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and written number work |
| January to March | Every Round One question type: verbal rules, non-verbal patterns, turns, reflections and nets |
| April to June | Short timed sets, and one longer written answer a week |
| July and August | Timed papers with a review after each, and a lighter final week |
| After Round One | Round Two English and maths, about a month later |
Keep one rest week in every six.
Keep it calm
- Short, regular sessions beat long weekend blocks.
- Review one wrong answer properly before adding more.
- Compare her only with her own last attempt.
Plan in sessions
Worked example Count the sessions
A girl has 40 study weeks and 60 minutes a week, in 20-minute sessions. How many sessions is that?
Answer: Three a week for 40 weeks: 120 sessions.
The trap: Planning only in months hides a shortfall until summer.