Girls Enjoying Success

2025 - 2026 Highlights: Science

Science at Channing has flourished through practical discovery, academic challenge and student leadership. Pupils explored anatomy, astronomy, engineering, forensics and ecology through an exceptional range of clubs, competitions and fieldwork. From Bronze CREST Awards and national Olympiad success to the new STEMM Society, students pursued science far beyond the curriculum. Highlights included telescope observations, biodiversity research, robotics, chemistry challenges and thought-provoking essays on AI, genetics and bioethics. Whether building bridges, solving crimes or investigating the perfect cup of tea, our scientists demonstrated creativity, collaboration, resilience and intellectual curiosity while developing the skills and confidence to shape their futures in STEM.

2025 - 2026 Highlights: Junior School RE

Religious Education at Channing has been brought vividly to life through storytelling, creative arts, philosophical enquiry, parent-led workshops and immersive visits. From Reception’s exploration of belonging and celebration to Year 6’s study of faith through art, pupils developed curiosity, empathy and respect for diverse beliefs. Highlights included Shabbat, Greek Orthodox Easter, Sikhism, Hanukkah and Passover workshops, alongside Year 5’s memorable trip to Bhaktivedanta Manor. Seasonal celebrations, including carol singing, the Winter Show and Easter Bonnet Parade, united the community in joy, creativity and reflection, reinforcing the shared values that connect different faiths and cultures throughout the school community this year.

2025 - 2026 Highlights: Religion, Philosophy and Ethics

From the purpose of life to medical ethics, Channing pupils embraced challenging questions with curiosity and confidence this year. Year 7 explored Socrates, Plato, Aristotle and Stoicism before putting Socrates on trial, while Year 8 examined Abrahamic faiths, human rights and social justice. Year 9 applied moral philosophy to healthcare, crime and punishment. Pupils also entered the ISRSA Theology, Philosophy and Religion Essay Competition, with Beatrice W’s essay on the Great Flood highly commended. Beyond lessons, the new student-led PPE Society encouraged rigorous debate across philosophy, politics and economics, reflecting Channing’s fearless approach to learning throughout an exciting academic year.

Channing students are celebrating an outstanding set of A level results this summer, with 90.9% of grades awarded at A*-B, 62.4% A*-A and 22.3% at A*. Over half of the subjects have achieved a full set of results at A*-B grade, while over a third of our students achieved all A*-A grades.

Mrs Lindsey Hughes, @channing_hm, is full of praise for her Year 13 cohort and their teachers alike:

"I am delighted to congratulate all our students and teachers for these wonderful results. This is a great achievement and a direct result of their hard work and dedication.

Of course, exam grades don’t tell the whole story. What pleases us just as much as the students achieving strings of top grades are those who have enjoyed significant personal triumphs - whose hard-fought results are enabling them to pursue their chosen course at the institution of their choice. 92% of the year group will be doing just that, including overseas in the USA, Canada and France.

We wish all our leavers every success as they take their next steps and look forward to welcoming them back to Channing over the next few years to share their experiences and inspire future generations of students.”

Congratulations Year 13!

@gsauk @iscschools @hmc_org