Channing School
A highly respected, all girls school in North London for students aged 11-18 (years 7-13).
Ideal student
A bright, thoughtful girl who enjoys academic challenge but also wants to be fully involved in school life. Channing suits pupils who are willing to contribute in class, explore new interests and respond well to a school that encourages independence of thought.
Main sports
Netball, hockey, football, athletics and cross country.
Stand-out facilities
The Arundel Centre theatre, well-equipped music school with multiple practice rooms and recording facilities, modern science laboratories and a sixth form centre with dedicated study space.
Saturday school
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Did you know?
Founded in 1885, Channing is the only Unitarian school in the UK. Its founding values of liberalism, tolerance and social responsibility remain central to the school’s ethos and underpin many of its partnership and community projects across north London.
Our takeaway
Channing is a confident north London girls’ school with strong academic results and an ethos that encourages girls to take risks and think independently. The atmosphere feels purposeful but warm, with a noticeable emphasis on community and social awareness. Facilities and space are somewhat constrained by the site, but the energy of the teaching and the breadth of opportunities ensure girls are kept busy.
"What really sets us apart is our underpinning Unitarian values of free thinking, acceptance and inclusivity, which are encapsulated in the Channing Promise of kindness and respect."
School Information
| Year | A-level (% A*) |
A-level (% A*/A) |
A-level (% A*/B) |
GSCE (% 9/8/7) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25.6 | 67.3 | 95.1 | 81.7 |
| 2024 | 23.9 | 67.8 | 88.8 | 85.3 |
| 2023 | 21.9 | 52.5 | 83.1 | 86.2 |
| Destination | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Oxbridge | 6% |
| Sutton 13 The 13 best UK universities based on average rankings from surveys: Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Durham, Edinburgh, Imperial, LSE, Nottingham, Oxford, St Andrews, UCL, Warwick, York. | 42% |
| Other UK Universities | 49% |
| Other US Universities | 3% |