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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 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.
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
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Chatting with Channing
The girls said it best after watching `You’re So Real` by Haringey Shed:
“LOVED it.”
“Really cool.”
“Thought-provoking.”
“The actors were SO good and cool.”
“I like how they used the words we use.”
“Such an entertaining way to teach us something important.”
“Relatable.”
“FUN.”
“Can they come again?!”
An engaging, powerful performance about social media and cyberbullying that truly connected with our Year 5 and 6 girls.
The U13 team have secured their place in the County Cup Final after a thrilling and fiercely contested 1–0 victory over Alexander Park. Anya P sealed the win with a decisive goal just five minutes before the final whistle!
It was a great pleasure to welcome Al Murray (@thealmurray) to Channing on Thursday evening for what proved to be a truly memorable evening. In conversation, Al brought his trademark humour and wit, alongside outstanding insight into the complexities of the Second World War, challenging and inspiring us with his compelling case for why girls could and should take a deep interest in military history. His passion for the subject, combined with rigorous scholarship and accessibility, made for a rich and thought provoking discussion. The History Department is especially grateful to Mrs Hughes, who so artfully partnered with Al in shaping what was a wonderful event, rounded off perfectly with wine, cheese and a lively book signing. We were also delighted that the school was able to raise over £2,000 for Al’s charity, Finley’s Touch (@finleystouch), which supports families affected by neuroblastoma.
Ahead of #worldbookday next week, we’re celebrating all things reading at Channing!
In this short video, Dr Hayward, our Reading Co-ordinator, shares Channing’s reading philosophy and explains why we place such a strong emphasis on reading for pleasure.
At Channing, we know that students who read for enjoyment not only achieve highly academically, but also develop greater wellbeing and confidence. That’s why we create dedicated time and space for reading.
You can also read her latest blog post on our website, titled ‘Nurturing a Love of Reading: Why Social Connection Matters’.
We were delighted to host our Year 12 Certificates Celebration today!
Our fantastic Year 12 students received their GCSE certificates — a proud moment and the perfect opportunity to come together to celebrate their hard work, dedication, and outstanding results, as well as to enjoy some well-deserved cake and (non-alcoholic!) fizz.
Congratulations to you all — we are so proud of you!
Roving report from the Partnership Ambassadors
Here at Channing, partnering with the schools around us is a key way through which we are involved with our community. Giving children the opportunity to learn new skills and meet new people is invaluable,...
Miss Hamalis’ Bulletin – Monday 23 February 2026
Dear Parents & Carers I hope you and your families enjoyed a happy and refreshing half term. However the week unfolded, whether through travel, holiday clubs, family visits or simply a gentler rhythm at home,...
Chatting with Channing – Ocean Science with Dr Russell Arnott
Listen on: Spotify Apple Podcasts In the latest episode of Chatting with Channing, we are delighted to welcome Dr Russell Arnott, an ocean scientist, educator, and passionate advocate for science communication. Interviewed by our student...
Miss Hamalis’ Bulletin – Monday 9 February 2026
Dear Parents & Carers Last week was a vibrant and joyful one in the Junior School, filled with curiosity, creativity and real-world learning as the girls immersed themselves in Maths Week. The focus on money...
Music Theatre Evening, Thursday 29th January 2026
On Thursday 29 January, we had the pleasure of hosting our annual Music Theatre themed evening concert at the Arundel Centre. This is always a highly anticipated event in our Spring Term music calendar, where...
