Channing School

A other independent school school in Haringey. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Channing School.

Highgate, N65HF Age 4-18 Girls intake
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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
The Bank
Highgate
Highgate, N65HF

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
102162
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
The Bank, Highgate, Highgate, N6 5HF
Age range
4-18
Gender
Girls
School status
Open
Capacity
1040 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,028
Special Educational Needs
0.1% (1 pupils)

Calculated Fields

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size
34 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
69
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,028 pupils
4-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Geography (GCE A level)
(8 students)
Spanish (GCE A level)
(13 students)
Government & Politics (GCE A level)
(7 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
(12 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
(14 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Girls Enjoying Success"

Treat everyone with respect and kindness. Think of others and be aware of their feelings. Create a positive and supportive environment where we have the freedom to act, think and be heard. Make the most of the opportunities we are given. Treat all people fairly.

Unitarian heritage and Unitarian values of free thinking, acceptance and inclusivity; underpinning Channing Promise of kindness and respect.

Head Teacher's Message

Channing is a happy, purposeful place of intellectual enquiry and personal discovery for girls aged 4 to 18, underpinned by Unitarian values of free thinking, acceptance and inclusivity and the Channing Promise of kindness and respect. The school aims to develop each girl’s strengths and mitigate weaknesses, guiding them to success in their own terms.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

LAMDA Geography: Globetrotters Model United Nations French Poetry Reading Amnesty Book Club Cheerleading Show Choir Rainbow Society Debating Club Chess Club Drama Music

Sports

Athletics Badminton Cheerleading Cross country Dance (Ballet, contemporary, and jazz) Football Gymnastics Karate Netball Tennis Volleyball

Facilities

Arundel Centre (Performing Arts Centre) Founders' Hall (Music School and Sixth Form Centre; old hall redevelopment) Brunner House (Humanities Block) Music School (within Founders' Hall with 13 practice/teaching rooms and a soundproofed percussion studio) Old Hall (redeveloped into Founders’ Hall and Sixth Form Centre) Sixth Form Centre 243-seat state-of-the-art theatre Library

Curriculum Highlights

Power Maths curriculum with a CPA (concrete-pictorial-abstract) approach Jigsaw PSHE with mindfulness Forest School weekly sessions for Reception–Year 4 Kimochis and Friendology social-emotional learning Specialist language teaching from Reception (Spanish) and from Year 3 (French) Reading for Pleasure (RfP) and a well-stocked library Comprehensive music, drama and performing arts offerings across the school

SEND Provision

The school provides tailored support for pupils with additional learning needs through a dedicated Learning Support team, English as an Additional Language (EAL) support, and appropriate access arrangements to ensure pupils can access the full curriculum.

Admissions Criteria

Main entry points are 4+ (Reception) for the Junior School, 11+ for the Senior School, and 16+ for the Sixth Form. External Year 7 places are available with a competitive selection process. The 11+ admissions process includes a confidential school reference from the current Headteacher, a London 11+ Consortium online assessment (100 minutes) with adaptive and non-adaptive sections, SEN/access arrangements, and an interview. The 16+ process includes an interview with the Headmistress and Head of Sixth Form, GCSE predictions and a school reference; scholarships and bursaries are available.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

From 1 September 2025: Junior School £7,865 per term; Senior School £8,795 per term. Fees are listed without VAT; as of 1 January 2025 independent school fees are subject to VAT at 20%. Tuition fees include most books, stationery and basic craft materials. Personal books/equipment may be charged as ‘extras’; public examination entry fees are not included. A non-refundable deposit of £5,000 (£7,000 for Sixth Form) is payable on acceptance. All fees are due in advance on or before the first day of term. A full term’s notice is required for withdrawal. Extra charges include Music tuition (£410–£470 + VAT per term) and LAMDA lessons (£225 + VAT per term).

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