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.






You can read the full @goodschoolsguide and @talkeducation reviews of Channing Junior School on our website.
Both reviews capture what makes the Junior School such a special place: an academically ambitious yet joyful education, exceptional pastoral care, a strong sense of community and an environment where girls are encouraged to be curious, confident and themselves.
Talk Education describes Channing as “a lovely caring and friendly environment”, praising our distinctive approach to character education and noting that girls are able to “enjoy being sponges for knowledge without the pressure of testing.” It also highlights the breadth of opportunities available, from Forest School, sport and outdoor learning to music, drama and an extensive co-curricular programme.
The Good Schools Guide similarly celebrates the warmth of the Junior School community, describing Forest School as “a veritable Famous Five experience for north London children” and praising the relationships between pupils and staff. Its final verdict captures the experience beautifully, with one parent saying: “We couldn’t have given them a better start.”
We are incredibly proud to see the care, curiosity and sense of belonging at the heart of Channing Junior School reflected so positively by two independent school guides.
But the best way to understand what makes Channing special is to experience it for yourself. Join us at one of our upcoming Junior School Open Days to meet our Head of the Junior School, staff and pupils, explore the school and discover life at Channing.
Book your place via the link in our bio.
2025 - 2026 Highlights: Junior School Sport
What a sensational year of sport at Channing Junior School! From cross-country trails to the pitches of St George’s Park, our pupils delivered outstanding performances. Highlights included national qualification for our U11 footballers, tournament victories, North London Netball League success and brilliant cross-country results. Our U8 footballers enjoyed an unbeaten debut, while gymnastics and cheer squads celebrated podium finishes. Pupils also embraced hockey, watersports and an inclusive multi-sports afternoon with Cameron Vale School. Most importantly, every pupil in Years 3, 5 and 6 took part in competitive fixtures, inspiring more pupils to join external clubs and continue their sporting journeys.
Hear from our alumnae Maeve, Lilia and Summer about their experiences at Channing Sixth Form.
Explore Channing Sixth Form: a transformative two years where passions deepen and futures take shape. In our enriching, forward-thinking community, students thrive through academic challenge, personal growth and leadership. Discover where fearless, curious young women flourish.
We warmly welcome external applicants—come and see how Channing could be the perfect next step. Book your place at our Open Evening today.
2025 - 2026 Highlights: Sports
It has been another exceptional year for Sport at Channing, with growing participation, an expanding curriculum and outstanding success. Students developed their skills during our Year 7 Pre-Season Day, explored professional pathways through Careers in Sport Week and built confidence with support from PEBE. In competition, our athletes excelled at borough, regional and national level, with Poppy R selected for the London Youth Games and Tottenham Hotspur Academy. Our U13A Football Team were crowned ISFA National Champions, while the U13A Netball Team reached the Sisters n Sport National Finals. Congratulations to every student who represented Channing with commitment, resilience and team spirit!
You can read the full @talkeducation and @goodschoolsguide reviews of Channing on our website.
Both reviews capture so much of what we aim to offer at Channing: academic ambition alongside outstanding pastoral care, a vibrant and exciting school experience, and an environment where girls are encouraged to embrace our 10% braver approach – developing the confidence to ask questions, take risks and forge their own paths.
Talk Education describes Channing as “a visionary all-girls school full of extremely confident, capable and engaging young women”, adding that we are “big in size and heart” and praising our “excellent academics, fantastic pastoral care and a wonderful way of imbuing girls with self-confidence.”
The Good Schools Guide similarly celebrates our Fearless Learning ethos, the breadth of opportunities available to our students and the warmth of our community, with one parent describing Channing simply as “a grown-up place with a warm core.”
We are incredibly proud to see the Channing experience reflected so positively by two independent school guides.
But the best way to discover Channing is to experience it for yourself. Join us at one of our upcoming Senior School Open Days to meet our Headmistress, staff and students, explore the school and see Fearless Learning in action.
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