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.
2024 - 2025 Highlights: Sustainability
At Channing, Eco Reps and Sustainability Officers powered a big green year: tree planting, birdwatching, litter picks and plastics reduction. The team earned the Green Flag Award with Distinction, ran Sustainability Week with inspiring speakers, and fundraised for Just One Tree. Students researched sustainable products, led assemblies on food/plastic waste, visited London Zoo, and held a festive jumper swap.
2024 - 2025 Highlights: Young Enterprise
Young Enterprise’s Company Programme gave students experience: running two ventures - @charms.and.c0 and @teemotion.co (with @staloysiusc) Both traded at fairs and markets, finding face-to-face sales strongest. Awards: TeeMotion won the Team Journey Award and Best Company Runner-Up; Charms & Co took Best Presentation, Marketing, and Best Company, plus a regional Marketing Award. Students built teamwork, finance, customer service, and public-speaking skills.
2024 - 2025 Highlights: Social Impact
Channing’s Social Impact department strengthened partnerships this year. Education Plus ran Science and Minimus clubs, plus breakfast and reading support. Cooking and baking built life skills. Community projects included Fair in the Square and the HNCP Centre opening. Communitea linked generations over tech and music.
2024 - 2025 Highlights: Extended Learning
Year 7s joined enriching Ellery Programme activities like Mythology and Songwriting, while Year 8s and 9s explored academic reviews, research essays, STEM awards, and book podcasts. Older students pursued the Higher and Extended Project Qualifications, tackling diverse topics from AI law and to gene editing and Hyksos genealogy
Well done to our Year 11 cohort on their fantastic results. If you’d like to experience Channing Senior - a happy, academic, and purposeful community where fearless learners thrive. Rooted in Unitarian values and a ‘10% braver’ ethos, we foster intellectual curiosity, kindness, and confidence through inspiring teaching, exceptional co-curriculars, and meaningful partnerships - guided by the belief that each girl is unique. Book your place at our Senior Open Day now.
This year, sustainability at Channing has been driven by a dedicated group of Eco Reps and Sustainability Officers who have worked hard to inspire positive change in school and beyond. From tree planting and birdwatching...
A Year of Success The Young Enterprise Company Programme (YE) remains one of the most valuable experiences available to students, offering them a unique chance to set up and run their own businesses. Through this...
Social Impact A Year of Learning, Leadership and Community Impact The Social Impact Department at Channing School has continued to grow in strength and purpose throughout the past academic year, fostering meaningful connections with local...
Our Extended Learning programme focused on expanding the provision for Year 8 and Year 9 this year so that it is now embedded throughout the school. Extended Learning has become part of Channing’s fabric –...
Channing School is delighted to announce excellent GCSE results this year, with many students achieving an outstanding level of success. The school community is celebrating the hard work and dedication of its pupils, whose efforts...