Channing Junior School Open Day
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Channing Junior School, Highgate High Street, London, UK
Open Days and Open Weeks
- #1 Open Day: 2026-06-09 08:45:00
We invite all Junior School prospective parents and their daughters (4+ entry and Chance Vacancies) to this event. An activity table is available for young children that attend. There are lots of steps on the tour and buggies can be parked under the shelter in the courtyard.
If you have previously registered your interest in Channing or submitted an application, please access your child’s record here to book.
Programme:
8.30am A tour led by current pupils
9.05am Welcome Talk by Miss Hamalis (Head of Junior School)
9.40am Refreshments and Q&A with the Senior Leadership Team
10am Event ends
We are well serviced by public transport and buses 143, 210 and 263 stop outside of Channing. There is very limited paid parking in the local area and parking restrictions are in place from 10am – 12pm. There is free parking, a short walk away, on Hampstead Lane.
We look forward to seeing you then!
Overview
- Key Stage 1 (KS1): 5–7
- Key Stage 2 (KS2): 7–11
- Key Stage 3 (KS3): 11–14
- Key Stage 4 (KS4): 14–16
- Key Stage 5 (KS5): 16–18
- Day
- Girls Only
Religious Affiliation
Student Numbers
Gender Profile %
Offering
Curriculum
- GCSE
- iGCSE
- A Levels (Advanced Level)
Summer Programmes
English Language Support
- Art and Design
- Combined Science
- Computer Science
- Drama
- English Language
- English Literature
- French
- Geography
- German
- History
- Latin
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physical Education (PE)
- Religious Studies (RS)
- Spanish
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Classical Civilisation
- Classical Greek
- Computer Science
- Drama and Theatre
- Economics
- English Language
- English Literature
- French
- Further Mathematics
- Geography
- German
- History
- Latin
- Mathematics
- Music
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Politics
- Psychology
- Spanish
Sports & Outdoors
- Cricket
- Football
- Hockey
- Netball
- Rugby
- Swimming
- Tennis
Music, Drama & Arts
- Music bands
- Theater
Academic, Debate & Leadership
- Charity fundraising
- Debating societies
Academic
- Science laboratories
- Computer lab / IT suite
- Language lab
- Art studio
- Music rooms
- Drama studio
Sports & Recreation
- Sports hall
- Swimming pool
- Football fields
- Tennis courts
- Netball courts
Boarding & Pastoral Care
- Common rooms
- Dining hall
Other Amenities
- Gardens and landscaped grounds
Mrs Gardiner sheds light on the practical side of SEND provision, such as access arrangements during exams. Adjustments like extra time or supervised breaks are designed not to give unfair advantages, but to remove disadvantages and level the playing field. Transition processes are another vital part of the department’s work, ensuring pupils moving from Junior to Senior School — or joining from outside — are supported every step of the way.
In addition to describing the school’s ethos of inclusion, Mrs Gardiner also reflects on her personal journey. Having originally worked in finance, she discovered her passion for education and supporting children with SEND through volunteering. That initial spark led her back to university, into specialist teaching, and eventually to her current leadership role at Channing.
Admissions
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Entry Requirements
Channing School is a selective school, and the entry requirements depend on the age group. The school follows a “Fearless Learning” philosophy, meaning they look for potential and character as much as academic scores.
1. 4+ Entry (Junior School – Reception)
The 4+ assessment is designed to be low-stress and play-based.
Stage 1: A group observation where girls participate in activities like sharing, listening to a story, and following instructions. The school looks for kindness and the ability to collaborate.
Stage 2: A smaller group assessment focusing on early literacy and numeracy skills (identifying letters, simple counting).
The “Channing Twist”: They often include a creative group task, like a “joint craft project,” to see how well the children work together.
2. 11+ Entry (Senior School – Year 7)
Channing is a member of the London 11+ Consortium.
The Exam: A 100-minute bespoke online assessment. It is adaptive (questions get harder if you do well) and covers:
Maths (20 mins)
Non-Verbal Reasoning (10 mins)
English Comprehension (20 mins)
Verbal Reasoning (10 mins)
Puzzles & Problem Solving (15 mins)
Analysis/Creative Comprehension (25 mins)
The Interview: Unlike many schools that only interview top scorers, Channing interviews every applicant because they believe “everyone can have an off day” in an exam.
Reference: A strong confidential report from the current Headteacher is essential.
3. 16+ Entry (Sixth Form – Year 12)
Admission is based on GCSE performance and a formal interview.
General Requirement: At least 10 GCSEs with a majority at Grades 7–9.
Subject Requirements: * A Grade 7 is required in the subjects you wish to study at A-Level.
A Grade 8 is mandatory if you want to study Mathematics. A Grade 9 is required for Further Mathematics.
Interview: External applicants have a series of interviews with the Headmistress and the Head of Sixth Form to discuss their academic interests and future goals.
Key Dates for Admissions
For students looking to join Channing School in September 2027, the application process typically begins a year in advance.
While specific calendar dates for 2027 entry are often finalized in late spring/early summer 2026, the school follows a very consistent timeline.
1. Key Stage: 4+ Entry (Reception)
Applications for Reception usually close nearly a year before entry.
Application Deadline: Mid-November 2026.
Assessments: Occur in January 2027 (Stage 1) and February 2027 (Stage 2).
Results: Offers are typically sent out in February 2027.
2. Key Stage: 11+ Entry (Year 7)
Channing is part of the London 11+ Consortium, meaning they share a common testing window and deadline with other local schools.
Application Deadline: Early November 2026 (specifically around November 6th–7th).
The Entrance Exam: Mid-December 2026.
The Interview: Unlike other schools that filter by test score, Channing interviews all candidates, usually in January 2027.
Offers Day: Results are mailed to parents in February 2027.
Acceptance Deadline: Early March 2027.
3. Key Stage: 16+ Entry (Sixth Form)
The Sixth Form process is faster and happens earlier in the autumn term.
Sixth Form Open Evening: Late September or early October 2026.
Application Deadline: Mid-October 2026.
Interviews and Assessments: Late October/November 2026.
Offers: Usually made in December 2026, conditional on GCSE results.
Results
GCSE Results
Public Examination Results 2025: GCSE – Year 11
GRADE 9 = 37.2% GRADES 9/8 = 64.3% GRADES 9/8/7 = 81.7%
- GRADE 9 37.2%
- GRADE 8 27.2%
- GRADE 7 17.4%
- GRADE 6 10.9%
- GRADE 5 5.7%
- GRADE 4 1.8%
- GRADE 3 0.6%
- GRADE 2 0.2%
- GRADE 1 0.2%
A Level Results
Public Examination Results 2025: GCE A Level – Year 13
A* – A % GRADES = 67.3%
A* – B % GRADES = 95.1% A* – E % GRADES = 100%
- A* GRADES 25.6%
- A GRADES 41.7%
- B GRADES 27.8%
- C GRADES 4.5%
- D GRADES 0.4%
Students of Channing School have secured places at an impressive range of prestigious institutions. Graduates have moved on to top-tier universities including Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, and Edinburgh, pursuing rigorous disciplines such as Medicine, Computer Science, and Law.
Beyond the traditional academic route, students are also represented at world-leading creative hubs like The New School Parsons Paris and University of the Arts London, as well as specialized sporting and professional campuses like Loughborough and Hartpury.
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