Haberdashers’ School for Girls 11 Plus (11+) Exam 2026, Year 7 Entry

Introduction

Haberdashers’ School for Girls (HABS Girls), formerly known as Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Girls, is an independent day school in Elstree, Hertfordshire. Founded in 1875 by the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers, this high-performing school has educated a number of notable alumni, including politicians, archaeologists, authors and a British Empire Medal recipient. [1]

As one would expect from an in-demand school, the curriculum at Habs Girls is both broad and intellectually stimulating. Subject areas range from art, science, IT and mathematics, to MFL, Latin, humanities and PSHCE, introducing students to a structured programme of in-class activities which boost their moral judgment, social skills and academic abilities.

Further invested in providing an all-round education, the school offers a plethora of co-curricular activities, including Climate Action Club, chess, Islamic Society, Japanese Club and coding. Girls also benefit from a wide selection of performing arts opportunities, such as drama workshops and ensembles, but maximise their sense of social responsibility through active participation in volunteering and charity fundraising events. [2]

The school’s warm and secure community enhances students’ sense of worth and complements the spirit of friendliness pervading the vibrant atmosphere on campus. Loyal to its Christian tradition, Habs Girls is home to a rich diversity of faiths and ethnic backgrounds, identifying differences as crucial to its many academic and non-academic successes.

Open Events for Haberdashers’ School for Girls 11 Plus (11+) Entry

The school holds a number of open events, known as School in Action Mornings, welcoming prospective families for a visit and a rare opportunity to explore facilities and meet staff. Booking is made through the website.

If you would like to visit the school on a normal working day, please reach out to the Admissions department to book a slot. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below: 

Haberdashers’ School for Girls 11 Plus (11+) Admissions

The registration deadline for 11+ applicants is in November of the year preceding entry. The registration form can be accessed through this page. 

Entry into Year 7 is subject to your daughter’s performance throughout the school’s extensive assessment process.

The entrance exam takes place in mid-November, and top-performing candidates will be invited back to the school in January to attend an interview. Offers of places are posted in February, to be accepted by the deadline in March.

Haberdashers’ School for Girls 11 Plus (11+) Scholarships and Bursaries

Habs Girls offers Academic Scholarships to applicants who perform exceptionally well in the entrance examination. No separate applications are needed. Valued at 10% and 20% of fees (and up to 30% in some cases), the awards are valid throughout the applicant’s time at the school.

Music Scholarships are also available. They are valued at 25-50% of school fees. Awards and Exhibitions are offered at a lower rate and can cover the annual cost of music lessons. All types of Music awards can be awarded in conjunction with a means-tested bursary or another scholarship. 

Habs Girls also awards Art, Drama, Creative Writing and Sports Scholarships. Art and Creative Writing awards are offered on the basis of a portfolio. Drama Awards are provided following an audition, while Sports Scholarships are awarded to candidates who excel during a practical session. All Scholarship applicants will attend an interview. Please click here to learn more. 

In line with their mission to provide quality education to pupils regardless of their financial background, the school offers means-tested bursaries, valued at 10-100% of school fees. If your household gross income is below £38000, it’s likely that your child will qualify for a free place.

The deadline for bursary applications is in November of the year preceding entry. Please note that you will be asked to meet a member of the Finance team to discuss your application. More details are available here. 

How to Prepare for the Haberdashers’ School for Girls 11 Plus (11+) Exam

Our practice tests help students become familiar with the style and layout of the Haberdashers’ School for Girls exams, which can help boost their confidence in the lead up to the big day.

They cover all the question types that could be asked in the entrance exam and can be used to identify any weaker areas that require additional work.

Once you devise a specific study schedule and a structured approach towards 11+ exam preparation, you will be able to remove unnecessary stress from the preparation process and make it more manageable for your child.

We highly recommend that students take our practice tests under timed conditions to get used to answering questions quickly and under time pressure.

Our practice tests are age-appropriate, yet still challenging, corresponding perfectly with the demands of a competitive independent school’s 11+ entrance exam. Due to their practicality and effectiveness, they are used successfully by tens of thousands of students every year.

Haberdashers’ School for Girls 11 Plus (11+) Exam Pass Marks and Target Scores

Pupils who are able to score 80%+ consistently in our 11+ practice tests should be on track to pass the Haberdashers’ School for Girls 11+ test.

Whilst there are no guarantees, this has historically been a fairly strong indicator that your child should do well in the Habs Girls 11+ exam.

Don’t worry if your child is not scoring well in our practice papers from the outset. With targeted practice and focus, it’s possible to make big improvements in a short amount of time!

Haberdashers’ School for Girls 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Papers

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11+ Full Practice Tests

11+ Haberdashers’ Girls’ Practice Test 1
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11+ Skill Practice

The following Skill Practice exercises focus on one module that will come up in the Haberdashers’ School for Girls 11+ Online Test, allowing you to target the specific exam sections that your child finds challenging.

11+ Haberdashers’ Girls’ Creative Comprehension Pack 1
11+ Haberdashers’ Girls’ Creative Comprehension Pack 2
11+ Haberdashers’ Girls’ Mathematics

English

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We highly recommend the following packs to prepare successfully for the Haberdashers’ School for Girls 11+ English module. They will help improve your daughter’s comprehension skills, such as inference, and writing skills, including spelling, vocabulary and punctuation:

Practice Papers

11+ English (Grammar Schools) Pack 1

11+ English (Grammar Schools) Pack 2

11+ English (Grammar Schools) Pack 3

11+ English (Grammar Schools) Pack 4

11+ English (Grammar Schools) Pack 5

The Complete Guide to 11+ Comprehension

11+ English: Poetry Comprehension

11+ Reading Workbook

11+ English: Inference Skills Pack 1

11+ English: Inference Skills Pack 2

11+ English: Writing Prompts

11+ English: Rewrite & Improve

11+ English: Spelling Pack 1

11+ English: Spelling Pack 2

The Complete Guide to 11+ Writing

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Mathematics

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We highly recommend the use of the following packs to help develop your daughter’s arithmetic and problem-solving skills within the examination context of the Haberdashers’ School for Girls 11+ maths test:

Practice Papers

11+ Mathematics (Grammar Schools) Pack 1

11+ Mathematics (Grammar Schools) Pack 2

11+ Mathematics (Grammar Schools) Pack 3

11+ Mathematics (Grammar Schools) Pack 4

11+ Mathematics: Problem Solving (Grammar Schools) Pack 1

11+ Mathematics: Problem Solving (Grammar Schools) Pack 2

11+ Mathematics: Mental Arithmetic

11+ Mathematics: Algebra (Grammar Schools)

11+ Mathematics: Angles & Degrees (Grammar Schools)

11+ Mathematics: BODMAS (Grammar Schools)

11+ Mathematics: Estimation & Place Value (Grammar Schools)

11+ Mathematics: Factors & Multiples (Grammar Schools)

11+ Mathematics: Fractions, Decimals & Percentages (Grammar Schools)

11+ Mathematics: Measurements (Grammar Schools)

11+ Mathematics: Money (Grammar Schools)

11+ Mathematics: Operations (Grammar Schools)

11+ Mathematics: Perimeter, Area & Volume (Grammar Schools)

11+ Mathematics: Position & Direction (Grammar Schools)

11+ Mathematics: Probability (Grammar Schools)

11+ Mathematics: Properties of Shapes (Grammar Schools)

11+ Mathematics: Ratio & Proportion (Grammar Schools)

11+ Mathematics: Reflection, Rotation & Symmetry (Grammar Schools)

11+ Mathematics: Sequences (Grammar Schools)

11+ Mathematics: Special Numbers (Grammar Schools)

11+ Mathematics: Speed, Distance & Time (Grammar Schools)

11+ Mathematics: Statistics (Grammar Schools)

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Non-Verbal Reasoning

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We highly recommend the following packs to help develop your daughter’s ability to solve complex problems through logic and pattern recognition, in preparation for the Non-Verbal Reasoning section of the Habs’ Girls’ 11+ Exam:

Practice Papers

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Pack 1

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Pack 2

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Pack 3

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Pack 4

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning: Analogies

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning: Classes Like

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning: Classes Unlike

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning: Extended Series

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning: Figure Classification

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning: Figure Matrices

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning: Horizontal Codes

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning: Operations

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning: Series

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning: Star Matrices

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning: Triangle Matrices

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning: Triangle Series

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning: Vertical Codes

11+ Spatial Reasoning Pack 1

11+ Spatial Reasoning: Block Counting

11+ Spatial Reasoning: Combining Shapes

11+ Spatial Reasoning: Fold & Punch

11+ Spatial Reasoning: Folding Cubes

11+ Spatial Reasoning: Hidden Shapes

11+ Spatial Reasoning: Shape Completion

11+ Spatial Reasoning: Spinning Shapes

11+ Spatial Reasoning: Rotation

Video Masterclasses

11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning XL Masterclass

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Verbal Reasoning

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We highly recommend the following packs to help develop your daughter’s verbal reasoning skills, working with words, vocabulary, and language patterns, in preparation for the Verbal Reasoning section of the Habs’ Girls’ 11+ Exam:

Practice Papers

11+ Verbal Reasoning Pack 1

11+ Verbal Reasoning Pack 2

11+ Verbal Reasoning Pack 3

11+ Verbal Reasoning Pack 4

11+ Verbal Reasoning: Anagrams

11+ Verbal Reasoning: Analogies

11+ Verbal Reasoning: Codes

11+ Verbal Reasoning: Compound Words

11+ Verbal Reasoning: Embedded Words

11+ Verbal Reasoning: Form a Word

11+ Verbal Reasoning: Insert a Letter

11+ Verbal Reasoning: Letter Analogies

11+ Verbal Reasoning: Letter Calculations

11+ Verbal Reasoning: Letter Codes

11+ Verbal Reasoning: Letter Sequences

11+ Verbal Reasoning: Move a Letter

11+ Verbal Reasoning: Number Analogies

11+ Verbal Reasoning: Number Calculations

11+ Verbal Reasoning: Number Sequences

11+ Verbal Reasoning: Related Words

11+ Verbal Reasoning: Rhyming Synonyms

11+ Verbal Reasoning: Shuffled Sentences

11+ Verbal Reasoning: Synonyms

11+ Verbal Reasoning: Word Completion

11+ Verbal Reasoning: Word Match

11+ Verbal Reasoning: Word Opposites

11+ Verbal Reasoning: Word Pairs

11+ Verbal Reasoning: Word Puzzles

11+ Verbal Reasoning: Word Relationships

Video Masterclasses

11+ Verbal Reasoning XL Masterclass

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Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions have been included in Haberdashers’ School for Girls 11+ past papers. The information provided about Haberdashers’ School for Girls is believed to be correct at the time of publishing. However, please be aware of future changes. We advise you to contact the school directly if you are unsure of anything. School contact details are provided within the article.

Please note that Exam Papers Plus is an independent publisher of practice tests and resources, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Haberdashers’ School for Girls.

Other entry points for Haberdashers’ School for Girls:

Click here to learn about Year 3 entry via the 7 Plus (7+) Exam

Click here to learn about Year 9 entry via the 13 Plus (13+) Exam

Click here to learn about Year 12 entry via the 16 Plus (16+) Exam