Welcome to Palmers Green High School

Palmers Green High School (PGHS) is an independent day school for approximately 300 girls aged 3 – 16. In 2008 the school opened a new nursery for 3-4 year olds – The Alice Nursery – which can accommodate up to 24 children, most of whom transfer to reception at PGHS.

Christine Edmundson

At Palmers Green High School girls enjoy success in so many aspects of school life because everyone is known as an individual. Primary age pupils enjoy subject specialists teaching them in Art, Design & Technology, Drama, Music and PE – frequently in half class groups. At secondary level small class sizes (an average of only 12 at GCSE), excellent relationships with staff, and the school’s commitment to highly effective teaching and learning strategies all help the girls to attain their personal goals and aspirations.

The school has a reputation for excellence with 71.7% of GCSEs graded A* or A in 2009. PGHS was also awarded second place nationally in The Sunday Times Parent Power league tables for small schools in both 2008 and 2009.

A broad range of extra-curricular activities enriches the multi-cultural school community and educational visits feature regularly in the school calendar. Our motto, ‘By Love, Serve One Another’ was carefully chosen by its founder Miss Alice Hum and epitomises the school’s special ethos where individual talent is fostered, celebrated and appreciated and where contribution to the community is greatly valued.

PGHS provides a challenging and supportive environment where every girl has the chance to shine. In choosing our school parents can be confident that they have selected a first class education for their daughters.

This website can only give a brief glimpse of the rich variety of school life at PGHS. Please contact the Admissions Office for further information and to arrange a visit; a warm welcome awaits you.

Mrs Christine Edmundson

Headmistress