Channing School is an international school in Highgate, United Kingdom. Founded in 1912. It serves 1,015 students for students aged 4–18.
Explore This School
Location & getting here
Prosperous, leafy North London neighborhood with green spaces like Highgate Woods, about 5 miles from central London and well-connected by public transport.
Nearest airports
Framed for international families — drive times are from the school, not the city centre.
| Airport | Distance | Drive from school | International note |
|---|---|---|---|
| London City | 15 km | ~30 min | — |
| Heathrow | 24 km | ~41 min | LHR — gateway for Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai |
| Luton | 37 km | ~58 min | LTN — European and budget carriers |
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Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees
| Phase | Per term | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Junior School (Year Reception–6) | £8,220 | £24,660 |
| Senior School (Year 7–13) | £9,190 | £27,570 |
Compulsory extras (on top of tuition)
| Item | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| School lunches (Reception & Year 1) | Per year | £1,020 |
| School lunches (Year 2–6) | Per year | £1,230 |
| School lunches (Senior School) | Per year | £1,335 |
| Music tuition (Junior School, optional) | Per year | £1,290 |
| Music tuition (Senior School, optional) | Per year | £1,470 |
| LAMDA lessons (optional) | Per year | £675 |
| Public Examination entries (GCSE & A Level) | Per term | — |
Budget beyond the sticker price. Assume the real annual spend is 5–15% higher than the headline fee. Hidden costs typically include: registration fee, acceptance deposit (usually one term's fees, refundable at the end of schooling), uniform + sports kit, trips and expeditions, individual music tuition, exam entry fees, travel to/from home.
Ask the Bursar for a sample "all-in" first-year invoice before committing.
Merit-based scholarships (5 types)
ℹ️ This school has not published the exact % fee remission for each award. Ask the admissions team directly — typical independent school scholarships range from 5% to 50% of fees.
About
This is a list of, in the United Kingdom, the Crown Dependencies, and British Overseas Territories, schools that only admit girls, or those that only admit girls at certain levels, years, or grades—or those that follow the Diamond Schools model, which separates students by gender at points.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
What Makes This School Different
Academic Results
Admissions
| Entry point | Assessment | Assessment date | Registration deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 7 (11+) | Entrance examination; automatic consideration for Academic Scholarship based on exam scores. | Autumn term | Published on website; candidates must register and sit entrance exam. |
| Sixth Form (Year 12, 16+) | Academic Scholarship exam (general critical thinking paper + subject paper of choice) for scholarship consideration; external candidates and current Year 11 pupils eligible. | Thursday 5 November 2026 (4.30pm–5.40pm) for 2027 entry | Friday 16 October 2026 to confirm attendance |
How to apply
- Complete registration form and pay non-refundable registration fee.
- Sit entrance examination (Year 7) or Scholarship exam (Sixth Form).
- If offered a place, accept offer and pay Acceptance Deposit (£5,000 for main school; £7,000 for Sixth Form).
- Sign Terms and Conditions and Acceptance Form to form legally binding contract.
- Deposit credited without interest to first term fees (except Sixth Form entrants).
What you'll need to submit
- Completed registration form
- For Music Scholarship: video recording of performance (by Friday 6 November 2026) and supporting documentation (grade certificates, ensemble details, teacher references).
- For Art Scholarship: portfolio of 10–15 works (including sketchbook and independent work), letter of application (by Friday 16 October 2026).
- For Sixth Form Academic Scholarship: confirmation of attendance and chosen subject paper (by Friday 16 October 2026).
Open events
- Junior School Open Day — Summer 2026: Tuesday 9 June 2026 (8.30–10am)
- Junior School Open Day — Autumn 2026: Thursday 10 September (8.30–10am), Tuesday 22 September (8.30–10am), Thursday 15 October (8.30–10am)
- Senior School Open Day — Autumn 2026: Thursday 24 September (9am–11am), Tuesday 6 October Open Evening (5pm–7.30pm), Tuesday 3 November (9am–11am)
Scholarships: Academic, Music and Art Scholarships advertised in admissions materials. All scholarships subject to Conditions of Award and continued high attendance, diligence and behaviour.
Admissions contact: [email protected]; Registrar: 020 8340 2328
Admissions process described in Terms and Conditions; detailed scholarship application guidance available on website. Distance-learning admissions (post/email only) have 14-day cancellation right. Distance learning candidates: cancellation notice required in writing.
Student Demographics
Sports Programme
Crawled content limited to Sixth Form prospectus and terms; mentions optional sports (netball, football, tennis, cricket, fitness, yoga, run club, rock climbing) and compulsory weekly activity.