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Channing School

Girls

Conabor

(I will try)

Unitarian
Reception - Year 13 (Upper Sixth) (Ages 4-18)
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Channing School is an independent day school for girls aged 4 to 18, located on Highgate Hill in North London. Founded in 1885 by the Reverend Robert Spears and sisters Emily and Matilda Sharpe, it remains the only independent Unitarian school in Britain. The school occupies two sites, with the Junior School at Fairseat bordering Waterlow Park. Its facilities include the Grade II listed Brunner House, a performing arts centre, and a sports hall. The school's ethos is rooted in the Unitarian principles of scholarship, integrity, altruism, and independence.

Selectivity:
Academic
Admissions are determined through a selective process. For entry into the Junior School at age four, children participate in informal group-based assessments. Applicants for the Senior School at age eleven must complete a bespoke online entrance examination as part of the London 11+ Consortium, which includes tests in English, mathematics, reasoning, and problem-solving. This is followed by a face-to-face interview, and the school also evaluates confidential references and reports from the applicant's current educational setting.
Boarding:
Day Only

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Last updated on 10 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)

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Fees (Day Pupils)

Vs. National Average

+11.6%

Channing School's fees are 11.6% higher than the national average.

Vs. County Average

+6.8%

Channing School's fees are 6.8% higher than the county average.

Based on 99 schools in Greater London and 259 nationally.

Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.

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Details

Founded:1885
Gender Mix:Girls only
School Size: Approx. 1,015 pupils
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Qualifications/Certifications Offered:
A Level
AS Level
GCSE
IGCSE
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
Higher Project Qualification (HPQ)
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Junior Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
LAMDA
ABRSM
Scholarships:
Music
Academic
Art
Bursaries offered: Yes
Financial aid in the form of means-tested bursaries is available for candidates entering at Year 7 or Year 12, with the potential to receive up to a total remission of school fees depending on a family's financial situation.
Sports Facilities:
Tennis Court
Gym (Strength & Conditioning)
Basketball Court
Volleyball Court
Badminton Court
Trampoline
Multi Use Games Area (MUGA).
Netball Courts
Sports Hall
Other Facilities:
Drama Studio
Dark Room
Forest School
Theatre
Pupil Café
Textiles Studio
Ceramics Studio
Music Studio
Library
Recording Studio

Contact Information

Address

The Bank, Highgate, London, Greater London, N6 5HF

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General Enquiries

020 8340 2328

Admissions

Company Details

Corporate Type:Company Limited by Guarantee (with Charitable Status)
Charitable Status:Charitable
Registered Charity No.:312766
Registered Company No.:00063121