--- title: Channing School Entrance Guide description: "Child going for a place at Channing at 4+, 11+ or 16+? Guide to Channing, covering admissions information & practice papers" url: https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/channing/ type: School entrance guide breadcrumbs: Home > Schools > Channing audience: parents entry_points: [4+, 11+, 16+] published: 2017-07-17 updated: 2023-05-03 compiled: 2026-11-10 --- # Channing School Entrance Guide - Entry points: 4+, 11+, 16+ - Channing is an independent school. - Channing is located in Highgate. The full address is The Bank, Highgate, N6 5HF. - Channing caters to students aged 4 to 18. - Channing is a day school and does not offer boarding options for students. - Channing has a sixth form for students in years 12 and 13. - Channing only accepts girls. - Rated 5.0/5 from 6 parent reviews for this school ([read reviews](https://owltutors.co.uk/about-us/testimonials/)) > "Sobia has been excellent for our daughter's 11+ preparation - gauging the right level of challenge whilst still being very supportive. The experience has been great in terms of our daughter's preparedness and confidence to sit the exams." ★★★★★ > — Parent of 11 Plus student (Channing and Francis Holland School SW1), 10 January 2025 ## Overview Channing School is situated in North London and caters for nearly 1000 girls aged between 4 and 18. Founded in 1885 by Unitarian Ministers, it has two sites, a Junior School and a Senior School, and most pupils travel from the immediate area surrounding the school, with many using readily available public transport. The Unitarian values are maintained to this day, and the school prides itself on its pastoral care and inclusivity. Below you can find information on the standard entry points to Channing School and a list of tutors who can help families seeking admission to this popular school. ## Open Days and Events at Channing School Entry point: 4 Plus There are specific open events for each entry point to Channing school. 4+ and 11+ entry mornings take place every term and are bookable via the school website. A Sixth Form open evening for 16+ entry takes place in the Autumn Term. In addition, virtual tours are available on the school website for those families unable to visit the school. ## 4+ Entry to Channing School Entry point: 4 Plus Following an application, girls and their families interested in 4+ entry to Channing School are invited to an assessment morning in the Spring term prior to entry. This is a two-stage process, and there are around 4 applicants for every place. Girls are assessed informally through group work whilst parents wait for them (this takes around one hour). Following this, selected girls are invited back for the second stage, which has a similar format. Offers are sent out by the end of the month and must be accepted promptly. ## 11+ Entry to Channing School Entry point: 11 Plus 11+ entry to Channing School is a two-stage process, but all candidates are invited to both stages. The first stage takes place via the London 11+ Consortium test, as Channing School is part of this group of schools. Girls sit the test at Channing on a specific date in the Autumn term prior to entry. Alternatively, they may sit the test at their current school or at another school in the Consortium (if their current school offers provision, they must sit it there). Familiarization tests are available, and the test is partly adaptive; results are standardized to the candidate's age at the time of testing. It is important to note that this test has a new format this year, and is now 100 minutes long, with extra time available for those girls with supporting evidence available. There are five sections: non-verbal reasoning, English comprehension and verbal reasoning, Maths, creative writing and problem-solving. Following the test, all girls are invited for the second stage of the 11+ entry process, an interview with a staff member. This is scheduled for the Spring term. Decisions are made following the interview, taking into account the results of the test and references from the child's current school, and offers are sent out the following month. ## 16+ Entry to Channing School Entry point: 16 Plus 16+ entry to Channing School is via an interview process which, following an application, takes place in the Autumn term of Year 11. 16+ applicants are encouraged to visit the school for the Sixth Form open evening, and must achieve specific GCSE grades, on which their offer of a place will be conditional. ## Scholarships and Bursaries at Channing School Entry point: 4 Plus Scholarships are available at Channing School at 11+ and 16+. Academic scholarships at 11+ are based on the child's performance in the entrance assessment. At 16+, potential academic scholars must sit a specific scholarship examination in the Autumn term, following their application. Music scholarships are also available at Channing School at both 11+ and 16+. Applicants for these scholarships will be assessed on an audition day following submission of supporting documents. Music scholarships are worth up to 50% of fees. Art scholarships are available at 16+ entry only and are assessed via submission of a portfolio. Bursaries are available at Channing School for 11+ and 16+ entry. These are offered to ensure girls who would otherwise be unable to access the education provided by the school can do so with fee remission up to 100%. The process is outlined on the school website. ## Channing entrance tutors We currently have 13 tutors with specific experience of preparing students for Channing entrance exams, as of 10 November 2026. - **[Kelly](https://owltutors.co.uk/tutor/250/)**: From £180.00 per hour. 7 Plus, 8 Plus, 11 Plus, 13 Plus, Other School Entrance, University Admissions, English, SEN. Examiner, Russell Group. Kelly qualified as a teacher in 2006 after graduating from the Institute of Education in London. She joined a London Independent school and taught across the... Teaches: In person, Online. Availability as of 10 November 2026: contact Owl Tutors to check. - **[Rosie](https://owltutors.co.uk/tutor/483/)**: From £100.00 per hour. 7 Plus, 8 Plus, 11 Plus, English, Maths, Science, SEN. Masters, First. Rosie is a qualified primary teacher and specialist dyslexia teacher with over ten years' experience in the classroom and in one-to-one tuition. She specialises in 7+,... Teaches: In person, Online. Availability as of 10 November 2026: taking new students. Rosie can currently accommodate 20 more students. Usually available (UK time): Monday: 3:30 PM–4:30 PM, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM; Tuesday: 3:30 PM–5:30 PM, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM; Wednesday: 5:00 PM–7:00 PM; Thursday: 4:30 PM–7:30 PM; Friday: 4:30 PM–6:30 PM. [View all tutors for Channing](https://owltutors.co.uk/tutors/?school_id=11279) ## Entrance papers for Channing Free general entrance papers appropriate for Channing preparation, across a range of subjects. ### Paid papers specifically for Channing - [Non Verbal Reasoning (NVR) 11 plus – 2 Papers](https://owltutors.co.uk/product/non-verbal-reasoning-nvr-11-plus-2-papers/): £10.00 ### Free 11 Plus papers for students applying to Channing We have 25 free 11 Plus past papers relevant for students applying to Channing. - [11 Plus English Paper 2 A](https://owltutors.co.uk/advice/11-plus/exam-papers/#free_papers) - [11 Plus English Paper 2 B](https://owltutors.co.uk/advice/11-plus/exam-papers/#free_papers) - [11 Plus English Paper 3 A](https://owltutors.co.uk/advice/11-plus/exam-papers/#free_papers) [View all free 11 Plus papers](https://owltutors.co.uk/advice/11-plus/exam-papers/) ### Free 16 Plus papers for students applying to Channing We have 8 free 16 Plus past papers relevant for students applying to Channing. - [16 Plus Maths Calculator Paper 3](https://owltutors.co.uk/advice/16-plus/exam-papers/#free_papers) - [16 Plus Maths Calculator Paper 4](https://owltutors.co.uk/advice/16-plus/exam-papers/#free_papers) - [16 Plus Maths Paper 1](https://owltutors.co.uk/advice/16-plus/exam-papers/#free_papers) [View all free 16 Plus papers](https://owltutors.co.uk/advice/16-plus/exam-papers/) [View all our exam papers](https://owltutors.co.uk/exam-papers/) ## What parents and students say about our tutoring for Channing Rated 5.0 / 5 from 6 verified reviews for Channing tutoring. > "Richard was a lovely presence in our lives while deciding whether or not to send our child to an Independent School for year 3. He was patient with our daughter, who was initially unfocused, and she really enjoyed talking to him each week. I think he really improved her confidence in a number of areas, and also gave her an appetite for challenges (which previous she'd been intimidated by). Richard helped us to think about which school might suit her, and she was offered a place at the school we chose. Even though we decided not to take the place in the end, the experience of working with Richard was invaluable and her teachers have commented on how her confidence improved. Speaking to Richard also helped me to learn how better to work with my daughter in a constructive way. He routinely offered more of his time than we'd arranged and seemed genuinely invested in my daughter's progress. I hope to work with him again when we consider the 11+ in a few years!" ★★★★★ > — Parent of 7 Plus student (Highgate School and Channing), 11 May 2023 > "Rosie was a fantastic help in getting our daughter prepared for 11+ school entrance exams. Our daughter told us that Rosie made the sessions interesting and enjoyable and that she was able to learn far more than she did in the classroom. We were all very happy with Rosie." ★★★★★ > — Parent of 11 Plus student (Highgate School and Channing), 2 March 2023 > "Working with our child, Emily focussed on essay writing, reading comprehension tests, synonyms, antonyms and interview prep. Emily was fantastic at polishing our child's essay writing skills and walking her through different aspects of what makes for engaging writing. She did it in a fun and effective way. As a result, we saw a marked improvement in her stories. In reading comprehension tests, we specifically valued how she taught our child to provide good quality open-ended responses within a limited time. Preparation for interviews was also very useful and engaging. She stretched our child's interviewing ability by exposing her to a wide variety of questions, and advising her on the quality of replies and body language. Emily's reports on the lessons and progress have been thorough and we have fully enjoyed working with her. Our daughter seconds all the above and adds that Emily was very quick at identifying her weaknesses and helping her improve. So far, she has successfully made her way through different exams and has been offered several interviews." ★★★★★ > — Parent of 11 Plus student (Forest School, Highgate School, Channing, Latymer Upper School and City of London School for Girls), 24 January 2023 > "Judith was so engaging and put my daughter at ease straight away. Her lessons were very thought-through, creative and focussed, and my daughter really looked forward to them! In just a short space of time we gained a lot of important exam techniques and made progress on content. I would highly recommend Judith as a tutor!" ★★★★★ > — Parent of 7 Plus, English and Maths student (Channing), 27 April 2022 > "In three short weeks of working with Rachel over Zoom my 3-and-a-half-year-old daughter grew in confidence and learned to love rhyming and phonics. She passed the 4+ at our preferred school and we're over the moon! Holding a little one's attention over Zoom is not an easy feat but Rachel was a real professional- she put in a lot of effort before each session to make sure I had printed alternatives of exercises and gave me feedback after each session. We thoroughly recommend Rachel!" ★★★★★ > — Parent of student (North London Collegiate School and Channing), 15 March 2021 ## Frequently asked questions ### What type of school is Channing? Channing is an independent school. ### Which local authority is Channing in? Channing is in the local authority of Haringey. ### What is the URN for Channing? The URN (Unique Reference Number) for Channing is 102162. ### Where is Channing located? Channing is located in Highgate. The full address is The Bank, Highgate, N6 5HF. ### What is the phone number for Channing? You can call Channing on 02083402328. ### What is the website for Channing? You can visit Channing's website at . ### What age range does Channing cater to? Channing caters to students aged 4 to 18. ### Does Channing offer boarding? No, Channing is a day school and does not offer boarding options for students. ### Does Channing have a sixth form? Yes, Channing has a sixth form for students in years 12 and 13. ### What gender students does Channing accept? Channing only accepts girls. ### How many students does Channing have? Channing has 1028 girls. ### What are the nearest schools to Channing? The following schools are located within approximately 5 miles of Channing: - [Highgate School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/highgate-school/) (0.26 miles) - [St Christopher's School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/st-christophers-school/) (1.73 miles) - [The King Alfred School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/the-king-alfred-school/) (1.77 miles) - [Ivy House School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/st-anthonys-school-for-girls/) (1.78 miles) - [St Anthony's School for Boys](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/st-anthonys-preparatory-school/) (1.79 miles) - [Devonshire House Preparatory School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/devonshire-house-preparatory-school/) (1.84 miles) - [St Mary's School, Hampstead](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/st-marys-school/) (1.94 miles) - [University College School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/university-college-school/) (1.97 miles) - [The Hall School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/the-hall-school/) (2.06 miles) - [Trevor-Roberts School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/trevor-roberts-school/) (2.11 miles) ### How many pupils had an A-Level or IB entry at Channing in 2025? There were 73 pupils with an A-Level or IB entry at Channing in 2025. ### What was the average KS5 result as a grade at Channing in 2025? The average result as a grade at Channing in 2025 was A. ### What was the average KS5 result as a point score at Channing in 2025? The average result as a point score at Channing in 2025 was 48.68. ### How many students achieved AAB or higher (including at least 2 facilitating subjects) at Channing in 2025? There were 40.00% students who achieved AAB or higher (including at least 2 facilitating subjects) at Channing in 2025. ### What was the grade for each student's best 3 A levels at Channing in 2025? The grade for each student's best 3 A levels at Channing in 2025 was A. ### What was the average point score for each student's best 3 A levels at Channing in 2025? The average point score for each student's best 3 A levels at Channing in 2025 was 48.81. ### How many pupils were at the end of Key Stage 4 at Channing in 2025? There were 116 pupils at the end of Key Stage 4 at Channing in 2025. ### How many pupils were in the Progress 8 measure at Channing in 2025? There were NA pupils in the Progress 8 measure at Channing in 2025. ### What was the Progress 8 score for Channing in 2025? The Progress 8 score (adjusted) for Channing in 2025 was NA. ### What percentage of students had entries in all EBacc subjects at Channing in 2025? The % of pupils with entries in all EBacc subjects at Channing in 2025 was 0.00%. Please note that many private schools do not submit entries for the EBacc, so this figure may not be relevant. ### What was the percentage of students achieving strong 9-5 passes in English & Maths at Channing in 2025? The percentage of students achieving strong 9-5 passes in English & Maths at Channing in 2025 was 0.00%. Please note that many private schools do not submit all data at KS4, so this figure may not be relevant. ### What was the Average Attainment 8 score at Channing in 2025? The Average Attainment 8 score at Channing in 2025 was 16. ### What was the EBacc APS score per pupil at Channing in 2025? The EBacc APS score per pupil at Channing in 2025 was 0.86. [Explore other schools](https://owltutors.co.uk/school-entrance-guide/) ## Next steps - Free 20-minute consultation: [make an enquiry](https://owltutors.co.uk/contact-us/) - Phone: +44 (0)20 3457 8474 - Email: enquiries@owltutors.co.uk