Channing primary school - admission advice

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Hello,

My daughter is currently in reception in a State school and I would like to move to Channing school.

I know Channing has an entry point at 4 but wondering if it’s at all possible to enter the primary school after this age. Has any one any experience?

Thank you!

It will be possible, if they have any spaces. Call admissions and ask. If none right now, ask to go on their waiting list and keep checking regularly. I would also consider doing the same at other schools, why would you want Channing so specifically?

Channing in Highgate? They do have chance vacancies (usually due to someone leaving mid way through the year). You can put your daughter down for these in case a space comes up. She will then be assessed. I believe it can be quite competitive - like 30 kids competing for one spot.

They no longer have an entry point at 7+ but I’m guessing you may have a few leavers at that stage perhaps?

Have a look at the website as it gives more information on these chance vacancies.

As above, chance vacancies or the 11+. They usually have 10-15 girls sit for every chance vacancy though so you've most likely missed the boat until the 11+.

@sleepwhenidie Thank you I will do it. I know people who go to Channing and they are happy but I am oen to other good schools. Do you have any suggestion? Thanks again

@Alwayspinkshoes Yes Channing in Highgate. Thank you I will keep an eye and contact them. Thank you!

@dietcokemegafan Thank you, I know it’s very competitive but it would be good to have at least an assessment.

re other schools, it obviously depends on where you live - less competitive ones (given that you've missed the 4+) include St. Margaret's in Hampstead (goes to 16) and prep schools like Sarum Hall, Norfolk House in Muswell Hill, Hendon Prep, Goodwyns. you'd then need to do the 11+ unless an occasional place came up earlier. Or you could send her to Hampstead Hill and do the 7+ for NLCS, SHHS, Belmont, Highgate and Habs.

@dietcokemegafan Thank you! I am based in Muswell hill and I will look at these schools too. Thank you so much