About the school
Channing School is an independent school for girls in Highgate with main entry points at 4+, 11+ and 16+. It has Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form provision.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Girls |
|---|---|
| Pupils on roll | approx. 1,000 |
| Founded | 1885 |
| Headteacher | Mrs Lindsey Hughes |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Senior School Open Day Dates Autumn 2026: Thursday 24 September (9am to 11am), Tuesday 6 October Open Evening (5pm to 7.30pm), Monday 12 October (9am to 11am), Tuesday 3 November (9am to 11am). Junior School Open Day Dates Autumn 2026: Thursday 15 October (8.30am to 10am). The next Sixth Form Open Evening will be in September 2027.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
📄 Free Channing School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
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Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
Open Days at the Junior and Senior School take place in the Summer and Autumn terms. Senior School Open Day Dates Autumn 2026: Thursday 24 September (9am to 11am), Tuesday 6 October Open Evening (5pm to 7.30pm), Monday 12 October (9am to 11am), Tuesday 3 November (9am to 11am).
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