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Welcome to Palmers Green High School Winchmore Hill

The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide’s Independent 11-16 Secondary School of the Year, Palmers Green High School (PGHS) was founded in 1905 by Miss Alice Hum and has provided girls with an exceptional education for 120 years. At PGHS we specialise in educating girls, challenging and guiding them to achieve their full potential within our warm and friendly school environment. We are a very special ‘through-school’ where pupils progress in a familiar setting and benefit from seamless transitions across the Prep, Junior and Senior Schools. There is an authentic feeling of being one family where strong friendships are formed and extend beyond year groups.

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Preps
Reception provides a secure learning environment, with excellent resources inside and outside to foster imagination and independence.
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Juniors
The Junior Department builds upon the strong foundations laid in the Prep Department.
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Seniors
Excellent relationships with staff allow teachers to be able to individualise learning plans to promote rapid personal development.
Preps
Reception provides a secure learning environment, with excellent resources inside and outside to foster imagination and independence.
2 students looking through a book
Juniors
The Junior Department builds upon the strong foundations laid in the Prep Department.
student in science class
Seniors
Excellent relationships with staff allow teachers to be able to individualise learning plans to promote rapid personal development.

A School Experience Like No Other

At PGHS, all sections of the school (Preps, Juniors and Seniors) enjoy being part of our ‘one school’ community. Preps use the same facilities as the GCSE pupils in some subjects, e.g. Art, Music, PE and D&T, and Juniors enjoy Science in the laboratories. Throughout PGHS, small class sizes and excellent teaching enable rapid progress, whilst exciting extra-curricular activities encourage girls to develop into well-rounded individuals.

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Extra Curricular

Recognising the importance of developing well-rounded individuals, we offer an exciting programme of extra-curricular activities. PGHS takes every opportunity to nurture your daughter’s passions and develop her skills, providing over 80 clubs per week.

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It was an incredible opportunity for our Year 11 pupils to attend a spectacular performance of ‘Carmen’ at the Royal Opera House with the MFL department last week.

Bizet’s opera follows the passionate love affair between the free-spirited Carmen and the soldier Don José. When Carmen rejects Don José in favour of the bullfighter Escamillo, his jealousy and obsession drive them to a tragic end.

The powerful voices of the amazing cast and the stunning orchestral music created an unforgettable experience.

#schooltrip #royaloperahouse #carmen #royaloperahousecoventgarden #culturalexperience

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It was an incredible opportunity for our Year 11 pupils to attend a spectacular performance of ‘Carmen’ at the Royal Opera House with the MFL department last week. Bizet’s opera follows the passionate love affair between the free-spirited Carmen and the soldier Don José. When Carmen rejects Don José in favour of the bullfighter Escamillo, his jealousy and obsession drive them to a tragic end. The powerful voices of the amazing cast and the stunning orchestral music created an unforgettable experience. #schooltrip #royaloperahouse #carmen #royaloperahousecoventgarden #culturalexperience
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Huge congratulations to Sriya G in Year 11, who won First Place in the @isaschools Poetry Competition 2025!

This year’s theme was ‘My Life As…’ and Sriya wrote an inspiring piece entitled, ‘My Life As An Aurora’. Her poem, amongst hundreds of other entries read by the judges, including renowned poet Brian Moses, was hailed as ‘a captivating progression of thoughts and choices that make this a wonderful, but simple piece of creative expression.’

We’re so proud of Sriya - what an incredible achievement - especially as Sriya’s poem was in the category of entries with pupils from Years 10-13.

Well done to all the PGHS pupils who entered the competition. The standard was truly exceptional.

Read Syria’s winning entry here:
www.isaschools.org.uk/static/df793aa6-acf4-46f5-9c556d9e8f301d86/All-KS4-winnersRedacted.pdf

#PGHSPoetry #StudentSuccess #ISACompetition #CreativeWriting #poetry #winner

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Huge congratulations to Sriya G in Year 11, who won First Place in the @isaschools Poetry Competition 2025! This year’s theme was ‘My Life As…’ and Sriya wrote an inspiring piece entitled, ‘My Life As An Aurora’. Her poem, amongst hundreds of other entries read by the judges, including renowned poet Brian Moses, was hailed as ‘a captivating progression of thoughts and choices that make this a wonderful, but simple piece of creative expression.’ We’re so proud of Sriya - what an incredible achievement - especially as Sriya’s poem was in the category of entries with pupils from Years 10-13. Well done to all the PGHS pupils who entered the competition. The standard was truly exceptional. Read Syria’s winning entry here: www.isaschools.org.uk/static/df793aa6-acf4-46f5-9c556d9e8f301d86/All-KS4-winnersRedacted.pdf #PGHSPoetry #StudentSuccess #ISACompetition #CreativeWriting #poetry #winner
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Last Chance to Join Our Fencing Club!

Don’t miss out—this is your final opportunity to be part of our exciting Fencing Club run by @fightingfitfencing. This year, we’re combining both Junior and Senior pupils into one fun and dynamic session.

When: Thursday, 7:35-8:30am
Where: School Hall
Who: Open to all pupils, from beginners to those with some experience!

If you’re curious but not sure fencing is for you, Fighting Fit Fencing is offering a FREE taster session! Book directly by calling 0203 637 5707.

The first session kicks off tomorrow, so hurry!

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Last Chance to Join Our Fencing Club! Don’t miss out—this is your final opportunity to be part of our exciting Fencing Club run by @fightingfitfencing. This year, we’re combining both Junior and Senior pupils into one fun and dynamic session. When: Thursday, 7:35-8:30am Where: School Hall Who: Open to all pupils, from beginners to those with some experience! If you’re curious but not sure fencing is for you, Fighting Fit Fencing is offering a FREE taster session! Book directly by calling 0203 637 5707. The first session kicks off tomorrow, so hurry!
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If you didn’t get your local state primary school of choice for your daughter on National Offer Day, then look no further than PGHS. We are an excellent local independent school educating girls aged 4-16 years old. We offer small class sizes and access to a broad curriculum which is taught by subject specialist teachers.

Contact us today to book a tour of our school and find out more about joining our Reception class this September. Visit: www.pghs.co.uk/bookatour

#receptionclass #northlondonindependentschool #prepclass #receptionclass2025

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If you didn’t get your local state primary school of choice for your daughter on National Offer Day, then look no further than PGHS. We are an excellent local independent school educating girls aged 4-16 years old. We offer small class sizes and access to a broad curriculum which is taught by subject specialist teachers. Contact us today to book a tour of our school and find out more about joining our Reception class this September. Visit: www.pghs.co.uk/bookatour #receptionclass #northlondonindependentschool #prepclass #receptionclass2025
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