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.





Some of our Year 3 and 4 gymnasts took part in the St Mary’s Gymnastics Competition this afternoon and they were absolutely brilliant!
They impressed the judges with their performances on both the floor and the vault, showing great skill, confidence and determination.
We are so proud to share that one of our gymnasts achieved 2nd place in the individual competition, while the team secured an amazing 3rd place overall!
Our Sixth Form students developed their interview and assessment centre skills through mock interviews, expert advice and a virtual in-tray exercise.
From practising professional communication to tackling competency-based questions, students explored workplace challenges and received personalised feedback to help build their confidence for future opportunities.
A huge thank you to all the parents who generously gave up their time to interview students and share their expertise.
This week, the Year 5 students were visited by the mysterious Mr Spink, a `Careers Advisor` as part of their Class Assembly. He encouraged them to try a variety of professions from Victorian, Tudor and Roman times including: Stone Collectors, Bird Scarers, Leech Gatherers, Matchbox Makers and Third Division Maids. Having sampled each one, the girls were fortunately able to travel back to present day Channing which seemed much more fun!
Join us for Channing’s Christmas STEM Lecture with Bobby Seagull MBE, Maths broadcaster and writer. With a passion for changing how we think about Maths, Bobby promises an inspiring evening exploring the world of numbers.
📅 Tuesday 1 December 2026
🕔 5–6pm
📍 The Arundel Centre, Channing School
🎟️ £10 for adults; free for students
Ticket sales will support Channing’s Social Impact Fund, raising money for bursaries and educational partnerships.
Book at www.channing.co.uk or scan the QR code on the poster!
Our Year 6 Sports Leaders had a fabulous afternoon meeting @tabletenniseng champions Sienna Jetha and Max Radiven for a fun-filled training session at Waterlow Park!
They learnt some of the rules and skills of the game before putting them into practice against the champions themselves.
The new outdoor table tennis table in Waterlow Park is free for everyone to use, with kit available to hire from Highgate Stationers.
Our 2025–26 school magazine is here! We are delighted to share a celebration of life at Channing, bringing together the achievements, experiences and moments that made the past academic year so memorable. From adventures at...
Dear Parents Our Year 5 girls have been busy preparing what promises to be a wonderfully entertaining and thought-provoking assembly. At the centre of their performance is Mr Spink, a rather dubious careers adviser who...
Dear Parents It was lovely to see so many of you and your daughters at drop-off this morning after the half-term break. The courtyard and playground were filled with happy chatter and smiling faces as...
The first GCSE concert of the academic year took place last Thursday 8 October, in the Arundel Centre. Our 21 Year 11 GCSE students performed their solo pieces in front of an appreciative audience, testing...
Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts How can young people make the most of artificial intelligence while continuing to think for themselves? In the latest episode of Chatting with Channing, two of our Sixth Form students...
