Applying to Channing at 4+ does not guarantee entry.
/Why do parents think this?
Is it because everyone they speak to tells them that their daughters passed? Not true by the way.
Is it because they don’t think Channing will be the first choice of most parents? Not true by the way. I speak to many parents frequently who tell me that Channing would be their first choice for their daughter.
Channing have 50 places available in Reception and they even write on their Website that ‘every place is competitively sought after.’ And it is.
Channing say that approx. 200 apply for 50 places. I believe it to be at least double this. They will over offer because of many parents this will not be their first choice. But for many it will be!
Class sizes are pretty large for a private school, in my opinion- with 24-25 girls in each class. I would personally want smaller class sizes - but that’s me!
I personally know several girls who were not offered a place at Channing this year (2026 entry) so do be careful what you believe.
Girls are not guaranteed a place at Channing. That’s why they have a 4+ Assessment!
So if you do wish for your daughter to go to this highly sought after school, prepare her.
