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Channing is consistently recognised as one of the best independent schools in North London; an independent school for girls aged 4 to 18, based in Highgate, where every pupil is encouraged to discover their interests, develop their talents, and build lasting friendships. Our inspiring environment fosters academic achievement and personal growth.
The school actively prepares pupils for the future.
A visionary all-girls school full of extremely confident, capable and engaging young women.
‘Fearless’ teaching and learning, encouraging girls to step out of their comfort zone and be ‘10 per cent braver’, is reaping academic rewards. It is a useful life lesson too, but not at the expense of school being fun.
Excellent academics, fantastic pastoral care and a wonderful way of imbuing girls with self-confidence, Channing makes a strong argument for single-sex education.
Girls throw themselves into all aspects of school life, and teacher commitment goes way beyond the classroom.
Numbers & statistics
Excellent
ISI Inspection Report
200+
clubs and societies
243
art theatre
Excellent
Sixth Form
centre
9
from Archway and Highgate underground stations
348
Junior School
643
Senior School
25
90%
a 4 mile radius
94.2%
A* - B
81.2%
9 - 7
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Day 2 of Gold DofE, and The Beasts of Brecon are on their way to Capel-y-Ffin.
During Enrichment Week, Year 7 pupils took part in the One Day Film School workshop, exploring film history, fight choreography, camera skills, screenwriting and editing.
In the afternoon, they tackled the 10 Shot Challenge, working in groups to create short films before screening them at their very own Channing Oscars ceremony.
🏆 **2026 Channing Oscars**
**Best motion picture:** *Disappearance*
**Best performance:** Ensemble cast, *Unidentified*
**Best technical achievement:** *There Is Only One*
Congratulations to all our talented filmmakers!
For the Year 12 History Journal, Nina investigated whether the South African Border War and Angolan Civil War can be regarded as proxy wars for Cold War ideology. She explores the influence of the United States, Soviet Union and Cuba, while also examining apartheid, decolonisation and the local political tensions within Namibia and Angola.
Watch Nina discuss her research and read the full Year 12 History Journal on our website!
https://www.channing.co.uk/2026/07/01/year-12-history-journal-global-conflicts-summer-2026/
Oogie Poogie boogying their way into Day 1 at Sugar Loaf on their Gold DofE adventure!
We were delighted to welcome musicians from the Rebetiko Carnival band for an unforgettable evening of music from across the Mediterranean for our Summer Concert. Our small and large ensembles performed alongside the Band, creating a joyful fusion of genres, traditions and cultures.
A huge thank you to our Music Department for providing such a varied and enriching programme for our students throughout this year.
Year 12 History Journal – Global Conflicts, Summer 2026
Year 12 historians examine conflict through a global lens Channing’s history department is delighted to publish the Year 12 History Journal for Summer 2026, a thoughtful and ambitious collection of independent scholarship inspired by this...
Year 9 History Journal – Global Conflicts, Summer 2026
Year 9 historians explore global conflict in new journal Channing’s History Department is delighted to publish its first Year 9 History Journal, an impressive collection of independent research inspired by this year’s History conference theme,...
Miss Hamalis’ Bulletin – Tuesday 30 June 2026
Dear Parents & Carers As another wonderful year draws to a close, I have found myself reflecting on one of the greatest privileges of being Head of the Junior School: watching our girls grow. This...
Laughter, Legacies, and Long Goodbyes: A Look Back at an Unforgettable Channing Reunion!
They say time flies, but last week at Channing, it felt like it stood still in the best possible way. We welcomed back a spectacular crowd of alumnae and former staff for our annual reunion,...
Miss Hamalis’ Bulletin – Monday 22 June 2026
Dear Parents & Carers One of the highlights of the sporting year at the Junior School is undoubtedly Sports Day. Last Friday, our Key Stage 2 girls enjoyed a wonderful day of competition, teamwork and...