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.





Warmth, kindness and a community where every girl is known.
At Channing, we value each girl for her efforts as well as her achievements, helping her feel supported, grow in confidence and enjoy school life.
Discover more in our Head of Admissions’ latest staff blog on why families choose Channing, available on our website.
Why choose Channing? Warmth, ambition, opportunity and a community where every girl is known.
In our latest staff blog, our Head of Admissions explores what makes Channing special, from nurturing Fearless Learners to helping every girl discover her interests and grow in confidence.
Read the full blog on our website!
Our intrepid geographers in Iceland are embarking on a glacier hike on Sólheimajökull!
Huge congratulations to Kezia, Channing Class of 2026, on reaching the semi-finals of the BBC Young Musician competition!
Having left Channing in July, Kezia continues to give us every reason to celebrate her incredible musical talent. Reaching the semi-finals is a fantastic accomplishment, and we are thrilled to be following her journey.
The semi-finals will be broadcast on Sunday 25 October at 7.30pm on BBC Four. We’ll be tuning in to support Kezia as she takes the next exciting step towards a possible place in the final! You can watch her full quarter-final performance on BBC iPlayer!
An adventurous start to half term! Our Year 12 Gold @dofeuk students are spending the first few days on Exmoor for their practice expedition, putting their navigation, teamwork and outdoor skills to the test.
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...
Dear Parents One of the things that makes Channing Junior School so special is the strength of the partnership between home and school. As parents, you are a hugely important part of our community and...
Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts What can a weekly mentoring session mean to a younger pupil – and to the student supporting them? In the latest episode of Chatting with Channing, we explore how bursaries,...
Dear Parents This morning, Fairseat Hall became the studio for Harvest Live!: the show where food, gratitude and kindness are always in season. With our Head Girls, Ottie and Sofia, alongside Miss Wright (Assistant Head...
Senior School Open Day Dates
Autumn 2026
Come and experience our school firsthand!
👉 Click here for more details and to book your visit.
