Channing School
School summary
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.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
81%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
66%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
94%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 4 November 2025
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.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Headmistress · Lindsey Hughes
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 138
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
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.
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1885
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 22.76%
- EHC plans
- 0.1%
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.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £31,662
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.