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.

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.

Have you ever stopped to think about how much maths goes into making a film? Earlier this week, Year 5 and 6 took an exciting trip to the @britishfilminstitute in the heart of London to find out! Their mission? To find poor Nemo, who had gone missing! 

Using scenes from classic films like Spider-Man, Harry Potter, Minions, and many more, pupils had to apply their maths skills to crack clues and track down his whereabouts. Everyone rose to the challenge brilliantly, solving each puzzle with enthusiasm and teamwork. 

Afterwards, they enjoyed a well-deserved picnic on the Southbank, surrounded by the River Thames and some of London’s most iconic landmarks. 

#schooltrip #londonsites #britishfilminstitute
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We’re incredibly proud of Sophia-Marie in Year 5, who has just taken part in her first adult polo tournaments — a remarkable achievement at such a young age. 

Throughout the tournament, Sophia-Marie rose to the challenge, riding a different horse for each chukka, demonstrating great skill and composure. Her team went on to win the first May Cup of the year — a fantastic result!

Last weekend, she also reached another milestone by scoring her first goal in an adult tournament. Sophia-Marie and her horse, Narnia, were also awarded ‘Best Playing Pony’.

A huge well done to Sophia-Marie — what an inspiring start to her polo journey!

#thisgirlcan #sportingtalent #youngtalent
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Well done to Keira in Year 1. She competed at the Mill Hill Festival of Music, Speech and Drama and won two Second Place prizes — one in the 6 and under category and another in the Grade 1 & 2 piano category.
An amazing achievement, Keira — congratulations!

#thisgirlcan #musicalperformance #musicaltalent #youngtalent
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Come and visit us

This term, there are many opportunities for you to come and visit us:

Reception Stay and Play Sessions
Every Tuesday afternoon

Individual Tours
On request

Whole School Open Morning
Saturday 14th June 2025