Haberdashers' Boys' School
Admissions reality
How competitive entry really is, what scores mean, and where the waiting-list picture is strong enough to trust.
Full exam briefCompetition trend intelligence
Legacy profile characterises selectivity as stable, but no official year-by-year admissions data was captured.
ClassAce estimate, not official data
Score banding
11+Offer score trend
Historical trend data is not yet strong enough to show confidently.
Waiting list intelligence
No verified waiting-list movement data found in the evidence pack.
Common mistakes parents make
Misconceptions we hear most often about this school
There is no clean published 11+ pass mark to target.
Qualifying as selective-eligible is only the first hurdle. Final allocation depends on oversubscription criteria, and distance from the school is frequently the deciding factor.
A strong exam alone is unlikely to guarantee an offer.
Parents often assume the highest scorers get priority. In practice, once a child meets the selective threshold, proximity to the school can matter more than raw score.
Legacy evidence suggests interview performance is a major part of the process.
This means there's no single pass mark to aim for. Preparation should focus on performing strongly across all areas rather than targeting a specific number.
What we're still researching
Transparency about gaps in our intelligence. We actively pursue this data and will update when available.
General Entry
Exact pass mark thresholds not published
Seeking data
Precise applicant numbers vary annually
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Specific exam paper content changes yearly
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Exact weighting between exam and interview undisclosed
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Competition ratio (applicants per place)
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Year 7 Entry
Per place
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13+ Entry
Per place
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