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Channing, an independent school based in North London, where girls aged 4 to 18 can discover their interests, develop their talents, and build lasting friendships. Our inspiring environment fosters academic achievement and personal growth.
The school successfully meets its ambition to empower pupils to become independent thinkers and fearless learners.
A visionary all-girls school full of extremely confident, capable and engaging young women.
The school successfully meets its ambition to empower pupils to become independent thinkers and fearless learners.
Pupils accept others for who they are, respect diversity and appreciate the richness different cultures and traditions bring.
The development of pupils’ knowledge, skills and understanding is excellent, underpinned by the school’s commitment to offering an education of breadth.
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
A Day in the Life of Channing Senior School
Character Education
Chatting with Channing
In our latest staff blog, Head of the Junior School, @miss_dina_hamalis, reflects on her inspiring experience at the Girls’ Schools Association (@gsauk) Annual Conference, where the theme “Fearless Females: Leadership that Lifts Girls Up” set the tone for two days of powerful conversation.
She shares why all-girls’ education remains not only relevant but transformative - from fostering confidence and ambition, to creating spaces where every pupil can lead, take risks and truly be herself.
Read the full blog on our website!
We kicked off the morning with a wonderfully festive Big Sibling–Little Sibling breakfast for Years 7 & 8! 🎄✨ Students caught up on all their news from the past half-term, enjoyed Christmas quizzes, and tucked into hot chocolate and pastries.
The Christmas season officially kicked off at Channing last Friday with our magical Junior School Winter Fair! ❄️✨ A huge thank you to the Junior School Channing Association for organising a fabulous Frozen-themed celebration. We loved every moment!
The Fair also feature our Young Enterprise teams @channing_enterprise and @interlinkedye who were selling their fantastic products!
Congratulations to Sereny in Year 13 who was commended by Oxford University‘s German Network for her excellent essay analysing Rainer Maria Rilke’s new poems.
This week the cast band and crew involved in the production of Hadestown are still basking in the glow of a hugely successful production. We were pleased to host the reviewers from the @schooltheatreawards. They noted:
Channing School’s Hadestown succeeded not only as a retelling of a timeless myth but as a showcase of emerging talent nurtured by thoughtful direction and musical leadership. It was a production full of heart, ambition, and surprising maturity - proof that even in the depths of the underworld, there is always room
for light.
Hadestown
The Arundel Centre was electric last week as five packed performances of Hadestown unfolded—an ambitious, exhilarating production brought to life through the remarkable efforts of its cast, crew, and creative team. Under the inspired direction...
Miss Hamalis’ Bulletin – Monday 1 December 2025
Dear Parents & Carers I am writing this week’s bulletin in the midst of our Frozen and winter-themed non-uniform day. The school is absolutely buzzing with excitement ahead of the Channing Association’s Winter Fair this...
Miss Hamalis’ Bulletin – Monday 24 November 2025
Dear Parents & Carers At the beginning of last week, I had the privilege of attending the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA) Annual Conference to support Mrs Hughes, our Headmistress, in her role as GSA President...
Year 9 Partnership Reading at St. Joseph’s
Although we have only just started the reading partnership at St Joseph’s, we are both so grateful for the opportunity we have been given. At 8 a.m. on Wednesday, a small group of Year 9...
Royal Economics Society Annual Public Lecture 2025
This week, thirty of our Economists had the extraordinary opportunity to attend the Royal Economic Society Annual Public Lecture 2025 at Loughborough University, accompanied by Mr Matjilla, Mrs Bhamra-Burgess, and Mrs Bannatyne. The day offered...
