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Channing is consistently recognised as one of the best independent schools in London; an independent school for girls aged 4 to 18, based in Highgate, North London, 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
A Day in the Life of Channing Junior School
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Chatting with Channing
Our Careers Convention brought together more than 25 expert speakers, who shared their knowledge and experience with Year 10 pupils and Year 12 students.
From veterinary science, medicine and engineering to law, business, film and music composition, the breadth of careers represented encouraged everyone to explore new possibilities and think fearlessly about their future.
A huge thank you to all our speakers for giving their time so generously and providing such valuable insights, advice and inspiration.
Day 2 for Year 8 in Aachen: a tour of the famous Aachen Cathedral in German by an archaeologist who excavated the Roman baths underneath it. Students learnt about Charlemagne and viewed his shrine and throne as well as stunning mosaics and visited the Carolus Thermal Waters and a local farm with a picnic in the sun to finish off the day.
Day 2 of the Year 8 French Trip: we were invited to Collège Louis Joubert à Gamaches and observed different subjects. We then visited Tréport and took the funicular with spectacular views of the seaside. We went to the Chevrerie la Petite Caulette where we fed the goats and were shown how to make traditional goat’s cheese.
Day 1 of the Year 8 French Trip: we visited the Chocolaterie Beussent Lachelle before arriving at our accommodation at the Chateau de Chantereine. After dinner, pupils did a treasure hunt all in French!
Day 1 for Year 8 in Germany: students got their bearings with a scavenger hunt in Aachen town centre. After painting at the Karlsbrunnen, they enjoyed a traditional German meal and then a film in German.
Miss Hamalis’ Bulletin – Monday 15 June 2026
Dear Parents & Carers As we approach the end of another busy and successful academic year, I have found myself reflecting on one of the things that makes Channing Junior School so special: our community....
Miss Hamalis’ Bulletin – Monday 8 June 2026
Dear Parents & Carers It was a wonderfully busy and joyful weekend in the Channing community, with the Year 6 Leavers’ Party on Friday evening followed by the CA Summer Fair yesterday. I will share...
Chatting with Channing: Asti Wagner on confidence, creativity and building Invyted
Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts In the latest episode of Chatting with Channing, we are joined by Channing alumna Asti Wagner, founder of Invyted, for an inspiring conversation about confidence, creativity and taking a different...
Miss Hamalis’ Bulletin – Monday 1 June 2026
Dear Parents & Carers How is it already the final half term of the 2025/26 academic year? The year truly seems to have flown by and it is hard to believe that we are already...
Miss Hamalis’ Bulletin – Monday 18 May 2026
Dear Parents & Carers Last week was a truly wonderful and memorable one at the Junior School. As I reflected on the many moments of celebration, growth and excitement across the school, I was struck...