Channing School

URN: 102162 • Highgate N6 5HF

Overview

Name
Channing School
URN
102162
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Girls
Religious
None
Admissions
Selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
58.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lindsey Hughes (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02083402328
Website
Visit
Address
The Bank, Highgate N6 5HF

Summary

Channing School is an independent all-girls school located in Highgate, North London, catering to students aged 4 to 18. With a current enrollment of 1,015 pupils and a capacity of 1,040, the school emphasizes individual growth and academic excellence. The ethos of Channing revolves around empowering girls to become independent thinkers and confident learners, as highlighted in the 2022 ISI Inspection Report, which noted the school’s success in fostering a diverse and respectful environment.

The curriculum at Channing is designed to provide a broad educational experience, encouraging creativity and innovation from the Early Years through to Key Stage 2 and beyond. The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities, with over 200 clubs and societies available to students, alongside a strong focus on character education. This approach supports personal development and helps students build lasting friendships.

Channing School is committed to creating a supportive community, with a significant proportion of students living within a four-mile radius. The school’s facilities include a purpose-built Sixth Form centre and a state-of-the-art theatre, enhancing the overall educational experience for its pupils.

Key details

LA
Haringey
Age range
4 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1040
Pupils
1015
Boys
0
Girls
1015
FSM %
Open date
1912-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1015 0 1015 1040
2024-09-11 1028 0 1028 1040
2023-09-11 1000 0 1000 1040 0.00
2022-09-11 1000 0 1000 995 0.00
2021-09-11 984 0 984 995 0.00
2020-09-11 972 0 972 995 0.00

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