Channing School
Highgate, Haringey, Greater London · N6 5HF
Founded in 1885, Channing is a large independent girls' school in Highgate that takes pupils from age 4 through to the sixth form. With 641 girls on roll and a notably generous pupil-to-teacher ratio of around eight to one, it offers small classes and close attention. The school has no religious affiliation and is a day school throughout. Its most recent ISI inspection rated both education quality and personal development as excellent, with compliance requirements met.
641
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£31,662
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 4-18
- Pupils
- 641
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 8
- Location
- Highgate, Haringey, Greater London
- Website
- www.channing.co.uk
- Telephone
- 020 83402328
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Headmistress Lindsey Hughes
Latest results
Attainment 8
16
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
81%
A-level A*-A
66%
A-level A*-B
94%
Teaching & academics
Results at A-level are strong, with 66% of grades at A*-A and 94% at A*-B, and the breadth of popular subjects ranges from sciences and mathematics to Spanish, history and fine art. At GCSE, 81% of grades fall in the 9-7 band, suggesting a high-achieving cohort. The curriculum runs through GCSE and A-level, with the EPQ available for those wanting to pursue independent research. Around 23% of pupils receive SEN support, well above what many selective settings report.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 138
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 22.76%
- EHC plans
- 0.1%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships in academics, music and art reflect areas where the school invests in talent beyond the classroom. Music, drama and fine art feature prominently among popular subject choices, pointing to a lively creative culture.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1885
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Students lock phones in Yondr pouches upon arrival and keep them inaccessible until end of school day. Cost £25 for first year, £15 for subsequent years. School office facilitates parent-student contact if needed.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £31,662
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 4 November 2025
The last word
An academically ambitious girls' school with small classes and excellent inspection ratings. Day fees reach £31,662, and a strict Yondr-pouch phone policy keeps the school day focused.
The Passmate verdict
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Channing School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Channing School located?
Channing School is located at The Bank, Highgate, Highgate, N6 5HF.
What type of school is Channing School?
Channing School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Channing School?
Channing School has approximately 641 pupils on roll.
What is Channing School's inspection rating?
Channing School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 4 November 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.