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Channing School

London, Greater London, United Kingdom

GirlsDay boardingAges 4-18Independent991 pupils

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Academics

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-Level

Languages

FrenchGermanSpanish

Entrance requirements

Main entry points: 4+ (Reception) for Junior School, 11+ (Year 7) for Senior School, 16+ (Year 12) for Sixth Form. Chance Vacancies may arise in other year groups.

Life & activities

Sports

25 sports offered

Arts

MusicDramaLAMDADanceArt

Extra-curricular

200+ extra-curricular clubs and societiesForest SchoolCharacter EducationPodcast series (Chatting with Channing)

Boarding & pastoral

Boarding type: Day

Dining: All pupils are required to have school lunches. Packed lunches are not permitted. Exceptions are only made for medical reasons.

Pastoral care: The school has a strong emphasis on happiness and wellbeing, with dedicated pastoral care programmes in both the Junior and Senior School. The Channing Promise, developed by the girls themselves, ensures the school remains a happy and positive place for all members of the community.

Latest inspection

Excellent in all areas (2022); ISI Inspection 2025 noted the school actively prepares pupils for the future