Channing School is a well-regarded independent girls’ day school in Highgate, known for its strong academic outcomes and warm, intellectually curious environment. 11+ is the main entry point into the Senior School, with a number of places available for external applicants each year.
At Clarendon Tutors, we regularly support families applying to Channing at 11+, helping pupils prepare for the entrance assessments and interview process with confidence.
11+ Entry to Channing School
Channing is part of the London 11+ Consortium, a group of leading independent schools that share a coordinated admissions assessment. The process is designed to identify academic potential, critical thinking and problem-solving ability, rather than simply testing learned knowledge.
Applications for 11+ entry to Channing are typically submitted in Year 6, with the registration deadline usually falling in early November.
The Channing 11+ Admissions Process
London 11+ Consortium Assessment
All applicants sit the London 11+ Consortium entrance assessment, which is a 100-minute online test taken in late November of Year 6.
The assessment evaluates a range of skills, including:
- Mathematics
- English comprehension
- Verbal reasoning
- Non-verbal reasoning
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
The format is designed to reveal how pupils think, analyse information and approach unfamiliar challenges.
Interview
All candidates who sit the entrance assessment are invited to attend a face-to-face interview, usually held in January of Year 6.
The interview allows the school to explore:
- intellectual curiosity
- communication skills
- enthusiasm for learning
- wider interests and personality
Offers are typically made in mid-February, with families asked to confirm acceptance shortly afterwards.
What Channing Looks For at 11+
Across the admissions process, Channing seeks girls who demonstrate:
- strong academic potential
- curiosity and engagement
- thoughtful communication
- confidence with challenge
- readiness to contribute to school life
The school aims to build a cohort of pupils who will thrive in its academic yet supportive environment.
Preparing for Channing at 11+
Preparation for 11+ entry to Channing School should focus on developing strong academic foundations and confidence with reasoning-based assessments.
Pupils benefit from:
- familiarity with the London 11+ Consortium test format
- strong English comprehension skills
- confident maths problem-solving
- reasoning and analytical thinking practice
- interview preparation and discussion skills
At Clarendon Tutors, we design bespoke Channing 11+ preparation programmes, tailored to each pupil’s strengths and target schools.
Final Thoughts
Gaining a place at Channing School through the 11+ admissions process is a notable achievement. With thoughtful preparation and the right support, pupils can approach both the consortium assessment and interview with confidence.
At Clarendon Tutors, we guide families through every stage of the Channing 11+ journey, helping pupils present their abilities clearly and perform at their best.