Welcome to Palmers Green High School Winchmore Hill

Palmers Green High School (PGHS), founded in 1905 by Miss Alice Hum, has provided girls with an exceptional education for over 115 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.

About Us

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.

As we conclude our mini video series on ‘What makes Christmas special?’, today some of our Year 5 pupils would love to share with you their thoughts on what makes Christmas so special for them and why they are so excited for the festive break! 

We hope the reflections we have shared recently inspire you to consider the traditions that hold a special place in your heart at this time of year too 🎄

#whatmakeschristmasspecial #christmas #christmas2024
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If you’re looking for a Reception class place for September 2025 entry, then our Reception Stay and Play events are a great opportunity for you and your daughter to experience what life is like in our inspiring Reception class.

Join us on Wednesday 22nd and Tuesday 28th January 2025, between 9.15am - 10.30am. Children can choose from a variety of play activities, and parents can chat to our talented teachers to find out about the school day.

Register online today:
www.pghs.co.uk/reception-2025-events

#reception2025 #receptionclass #northlondonindependentschool #stayandplay #receptionstayandplay
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Christmas is almost here! As we enter our last week of term before the Christmas break, some of our Senior School pupils and staff are excited to share with you their thoughts on why it’s such a special time of year🎄

#whatmakeschristmasspecial #christmas #christmas2024
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Our Prep classes took to the stage on Friday afternoon and wowed the audience with their fabulous Nativity performance. 

It was a joyful celebration of the Christmas story which they brought to life beautifully for the audience, with excellent storytelling and lots of magical singing throughout ✨

#christmasnativity #schoolchristmasnativity #schoolnativity #prepshow #thesegirlscan
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Excitement is in the air! Only one more sleep to go until our spectacular Christmas Fayre. Get ready for some festive fun, we look forward to seeing you there! 🎄🎅
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We’re delighted to have won a national award in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2025 once again. PGHS has been named ‘Independent 11-16 Secondary School of the Year’. Congratulations to our talented and dedicated pupils and staff! 

In 2024, the School’s overall percentage of GCSEs at grades 9-8 was a magnificent 44% and 9-7 a fantastic 72%, placing our pupils amongst the top performers in the country. 

Widely acknowledged as the most authoritative survey of the country’s top schools, the guide is published online today (thetimes.com/best-schools-league-table) and available in print in a 28-page supplement on Sunday, December 8.
 
#thesegirlscan #northlondonindependentschool #sundaytimesparentpowerguide2025 #sundaytimes #schoolaward #nationalschoolaward
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