News
Message from the Chair of Governors
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF GOVERNORS 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…
A Joyous Carol Service at St John’s Church
On the final day of term, Friday 12 December, PGHS celebrated the festive season with a special Carol Service at St John the Evangelist Church in Palmers Green. The event brought together pupils, staff, parents, alumnae, and friends of the school for an afternoon filled with warmth, music, and community spirit. The service featured beautiful…
Languages superstars
Pupils across our Senior School took part in the Languagenutofficial Global Competition 2025, competing alongside 310,000 students from 66 countries worldwide! The MFL Department is extremely proud of all their pupils who dedicated an impressive amount of time and effort to learning and practising their French and Spanish whilst earning points for our school. A special…
PGHS Named ‘Independent 11-16 School of the Year for Academic Excellence 2026’
We’re delighted to have won a national award in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. PGHS has been named ‘Independent 11-16 School of the Year for Academic Excellence 2026’. Widely acknowledged as the most authoritative survey of the country’s top schools, the guide is published online today and available in a special print supplement…
Senior Prize Giving 2025
Our school community came together on Thursday 23rd November for the annual Senior Prize Giving, held at St John’s Church in Palmers Green. The event honoured the academic achievements and dedication of our senior pupils, showcasing their hard work and talent. We were delighted to present a range of certificates, trophies and shields to pupils…
Supporting Children in Need
There were smiles all round today on Friday 14th November as as we showed our support for BBC Children in Need. Our pupils and teachers took part in a non-uniform day and paid £2 each for the privilege! We’re proud to join thousands of others across the country helping to fund vital support for children…
Celebrating Individuality with Odd Socks
10th November was Odd Socks Day 2025 and pupils and staff across the school were excited to wear their odd socks to mark the start of anti-bullying week, celebrating individuality and what makes us all unique. Coordinated by Andy and the Odd Socks and the Anti-bullying alliance, this year’s theme is ‘Power for Good’, encouraging young…
Junior Girls Run Cross Country to End the Half Term
Enfield Cross Country Competition – A Fantastic Finish to the Half Term On Friday 17th October, a group of determined Year 5 and 6 girls proudly represented our school at the borough-wide cross country competition held at Enfield Playing Fields. It was a wonderful way to end the half term, filled with energy, teamwork, and…
Year 7 Showcase Showcases Musical Talent
Year 7 pupils performed a showcase of their musical talents at the end of the half term, with songs ranging from popular music (Louis Capaldi, Adele and Benson Boone) to classical and jazz. There was a wide range of talent on show, and despite Faye M only learning the violin for 5 weeks, she still…
Zoe and Mya’s Short Stories Selected
We are delighted to announce that Zoe S (Year 10) and Mya Z (Year 11) have been selected for publication in the Young Writer’s Annual Showcase for their short story entries in the ‘Into Imagination’ competition of 2025. Mya wrote a heartfelt and moving piece about the devastating impacts of racism, while skillfully guiding the…
