Question 1

Can I make an application from overseas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Overseas applicants are very welcome to apply to Channing School.

Question 2

What happens after I have returned my application form and fee?

Accepted Answer

You will receive an acknowledgement and your daughter will be registered for the entrance exam. We will also request a reference from the Head Teacher of your daughter's current school. We will send you various communications regarding the assessment and interview.

Question 3

Will my daughter have an interview?

Accepted Answer

All Channing applicants are invited to attend an interview in January 2025. Candidates will meet our Head of Year 7 and take part in team building activities, followed by an individual interview with a senior member of staff for approximately 20 minutes. The team building activities are not scored and do not contribute to the outcome of the application.

Question 4

Do you offer Scholarships and Bursaries?

Accepted Answer

All applicants who sit the 11+ entrance examination are automatically considered for an Academic Scholarship (10% of the fees). No separate application is required. If you wish to apply for a Music Scholarship you must complete the Music Scholarship Application form before the application deadline, in addition to the Year 7 application form.

Question 5

Are applicants with a sibling already at Channing always offered a place?

Accepted Answer

We have a large number of applicants for every available place at Channing. If we have to choose between two or more candidates who are equally suited to life at Channing and equally likely to flourish then we will give preference to a girl who already has a sister in the school. Otherwise we do not have a sibling policy that automatically gives a sibling a place.

Question 6

When will I know the result of my daughter's application?

Accepted Answer

Results will be emailed to parents in February 2025. Please note, if your daughter is placed on the Waiting List, information about her position on the Waiting List is not given. All girls on the Waiting List are considered to have qualified for entry should a place arise before the beginning of Year 7.

Question 7

What sports are offered to pupils ?

Accepted Answer

In year 7, 8 and 9 students are able to try a wide variety of sports including netball, football, athletics, volleyball, gymnastics, trampolining, cricket, rounders, tag rugby, cross country and health and fitness. In Year 9 the students also get the opportunity to complete part of their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh in their PE lessons. From Year 10 girls have the opportunity to go skiing.

Question 8

What clubs and extra-curricular activities do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Channing girls enjoy Sports, Music Concerts and a range of clubs from Chess to French Poetry, to science dissections. Clubs are offered in the morning before school, at lunch time and after the school day. Please visit our website to see the wide range of clubs and activities on offer to our pupils: Extra-curricular activities at Channing.

Question 9

When is the Channing School 11+ application deadline?

Accepted Answer

Friday 6 November 2026.

Question 10

How do I apply to Channing School?

Accepted Answer

Through the school's own admissions page, linked on this page. Check it before Friday 6 November 2026, as schools can change their dates.

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