Welcome to Palmers Green High School Winchmore Hill
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide’s Independent 11-16 School of the Year for Academic Excellence 2026, 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.
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.
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.
It is with deep sadness that the Palmers Green High School Governing Board is proposing to close the school in August 2026. PGHS has experienced a sustained and significant decline in pupil numbers over many years, and the school does not have the financial capacity to continue to operate for another academic year.
Our absolute priority throughout this process will be the wellbeing of our community. Subject to consultation with staff, the Governors are proposing a planned, orderly and solvent closure. This approach will allow our families the time and support needed to make informed decisions about future schooling for their daughters and will ensure that staff are given time and assistance as they seek new roles for September 2026. We are committed to supporting our pupils as they complete what is likely to be their final academic year at PGHS, and to helping each girl find a forward school where she can continue to thrive.
The Governors have agreed that the school will work in partnership with the St Albans Education Group (STAEG) to support a managed and orderly closure, safeguarding pupils’ education, supporting families, and preserving the legacy of the school we all care deeply about.
Palmers Green High School has a proud and distinctive history, and we are committed to honouring that legacy through this transition. We chose to partner with STAEG because their values and mission are so well aligned with our own. We are confident that the spirit and traditions of PGHS and our school motto ‘By love, serve one another’ are reflected throughout the STAEG schools and in the work of the wider Group.
We are grateful for the support of our community and our focus, now and always, remains on our pupils.
Read more on our website – link in bio
Our first Karaoke Club of the year was a huge hit with pupils from Reception to Year 2 🎤🎶
The girls sang their hearts out and had a fantastic time choosing their favourite songs and props to perform with!
Here are the budding superstars in action. We can’t wait for the next session!
#kareokeclub #juniorschoolfun #extracurriculumactivities #prepschoollife
This morning, Steve Georgiou, Head Coach at @southgateadelaidefc inspired our Lower School pupils with an exciting assembly all about girls’ football! ⚽
Steve spoke about the fantastic opportunities for girls at the club and showcased the PGHS-branded kit worn by the girls’ team – our pupils loved seeing our school logo on the shirts!
Southgate Adelaide FC is an FA Accredited Wildcats Centre, offering fun, inclusive football sessions for girls aged 5–11. It’s a brilliant way to build confidence and enjoy the game!
Want to give it a go?
📅 Wednesdays, 7–8pm
📍 Ashmole Academy, Southgate
✨ Free trial sessions available for PGHS pupils!
Find out more or book a trial:
👉 www.englandfootball.com/WeetabixWildcats
📞 Contact Steve: 07956 230097 |steve.georgiou@talk21.com
Check out their Instagram to see the PGHS-branded kit in action!
#girlsfootball #WildcatsFA #footballforall #girlslovesports
Yesterday, our school Library buzzed with excitement as we launched our Books & Biscuits Club and welcomed parents and carers of our Year 3 and 4 pupils to join us for a special shared reading experience, complete with hot drinks, calming music, and plenty of stories.
The children and their grown-ups explored a variety of fiction and non-fiction books, as well as newspapers and magazines, celebrating reading in all its forms.
This session was a powerful reminder that reading together strengthens the bond between us. We hope this is the first of many opportunities for PGHS families to come together and share the joy of reading.
What an inspiring start to the year! A wonderful way to celebrate #NationalYearofReading2026.
#goallin #readingtogether #inspiringreaders #schoolibrary
Our new Short Clay Course for Senior pupils (Years 7-11) run by @palmers_green_pottery starts this Wednesday, 14th January - and there are only 2 spaces left!
It’s just £85 for the 5-week course.
📞 Call the Office today to secure a spot for your daughter.
#claycourse #schoolclayprojects #extracurriculumactivities #creativelearning
Year 4 had a great start to the new term this week, with a truly memorable visit to Hampton Court Palace (@historicroyalpalaces).
The class explored the magnificent palace with audio guides, discovering fascinating facts about Henry VIII and Tudor life as they visited the grand apartments, kitchens and chapel. They also enjoyed a visit to the gift shop and an exciting challenge in the famous maze before taking part in a brilliant workshop, delivered by a costumed Tudor teacher, where they investigated whether Henry VIII was a fair or unfair monarch.
It was a fantastic day of learning, curiosity and fun!
#schooltrip #historyeducation #palaceexplorers #historyinaction #learningoutsidetheclassroom
Happy New Year to all our PGHS families! We hope you enjoyed a restful and joyful break.
It’s been wonderful to welcome our pupils back to school today. We’re looking forward to a fantastic term ahead, watching them thrive and embrace new opportunities along the way.
#springterm #springterm2026 #welcomeback #happynewyear #embracingopportunities
Reception assessments for September 2026 entry are now underway at PGHS.
If you’re considering your daughter joining our Reception class next September, now is the perfect time to register and begin her exciting journey with us!
🔗 www.pghs.co.uk/admissions/registration
#reception2026 #receptionclass #receptionassessments
Reception Stay & Play sessions take place every Tuesday during term time.
These sessions offer fun activities for little ones, a chance to explore our Reception classroom, and time for parents to meet our dedicated teachers. It’s a fantastic opportunity to discover the nurturing environment that our school provides.
Join us in the New Year and see why PGHS is such a special start to school life!
#receptionclass #receptionstayandplay #reception2026
Join us for our Working Open Morning on 30 January and discover the opportunities in our Lower and Senior School that help every pupil thrive.
Experience real lessons, meet our inspiring teachers, and see first-hand how we achieve academic excellence.
Register online today!
🔗 www.pghs.co.uk/admissions/open-mornings/working-open-morning-january-2026
✨ We enjoyed a truly special Christmas Carol Service at St John’s Church, filled with festive joy as pupils, staff, parents, alumnae and friends of PGHS came together to enjoy beautiful singing, readings and musical performances from our talented pupils.
With warmest wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at PGHS.
#schoolcarolservice #christmascarolservice
Today’s End of Term Assembly was a fantastic whole school celebration of achievement, with prizes, medals and certificates awarded to pupils from across all year groups.
🏆 The House Points Cup went to the Red House for achieving the highest number of house points this term - a huge congratulations to everyone in the Red House for their collective hard work and dedication!
#celebration #success #thesegirlscan #housepointscup
