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.
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.
For over 120 years, we have been inspiring girls aged 4-16 through exceptional teaching in a warm, nurturing environment.
If you’re interested in our Reception 2026 class or an occasional place in a Prep or Junior class, please join our Lower School Open Morning. Experience our school first-hand, see our excellent facilities and meet the dedicated teachers who inspire our young pupils every day.
Register online today:
www.pghs.co.uk/admissions/open-mornings/lower-school-working-open-morning
Proudly named ‘Independent 11-16 Secondary School of the Year’ by The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2025, we’re proud to offer an exceptional academic education in a supportive environment.
Considering Year 7 entry in September 2026 or an occasional mid-year place in Years 7-10? Join our Senior School Open Morning to see our school in action and meet our inspiring teachers.
Register online today:
www.pghs.co.uk/admissions/11-admissions-at-pghs/senior-school-working-open-morning
#seniorschool #openmorning #schoolopenmorning #independentschoolnorthlondon
This summer we are saying goodbye to senior Chemistry teacher Mrs Muneera Mayet who joined the school in autumn 2022 and senior History teacher Mr Daryl Jones who has covered Ms Govani’s maternity leave during 2024-2025. Both of them are experts in their respective fields and
pupils have been inspired by their outstanding lessons and their commitment to the school’s
extra-curricular and educational visits programme.
Also moving on to pastures new are our science technician Dr Dawsmith and teaching assistants
Miss Jessica Rosengarten and Miss Tamirah Bonnick-Caldeira. Miss Bonnick-Caldeira is going on to train as a Maths teacher and we wish her every success with her training and hope that once qualified she
might come back to PGHS to inspire our next generation of mathematicians!
#leavingstaff #PGHSalumni #inspiration
Last week we said goodbye to two long-standing teachers in our Prep School.
Our Reception teaching assistant Mrs Ann Hassan started working at PGHS some 32 years ago and this year she has made the decision to retire. Mrs Hassan has given tirelessly in her role. Her humour, caring nature and creativity will be very much missed.
Miss Louise Gelsthorpe will be leaving to embark on a new adventure teaching in Cairo after ten years at PGHS. Miss Gelsthorpe started as a newly qualified teacher and and over the last ten years she has demonstrated skill, creativity and dedication every day. Her energy, thoughtfulness and humour know no bounds, and although she will be very much missed we are excited for her new adventure!
#staffleavers #leavingstaff #oncePGHSalwaysPGHS #PGHSAlumni
Congratulations to all of our Junior pupils who received prizes at our Junior Prize Giving last week! Ms Proudlove read out many names, in the company of Deputy Heads Miss Stewart and Miss Tikare, and Class Teachers Ms Tennant, Mrs Sharma, Mrs Ayling and Mrs Louca. Prizes were presented by Chair of Governors Mrs Curtis.
Head to our website news pages to see the full gallery!
#prizegiving #juniorprizegiving #exceptionalachievement
Tireni from Year 4 proudly introduced author @tolaokogwu at the @southgatekidslitfest today. It was a very special moment for our school!
We all loved Tola’s interactive presentation, where she shared her journey of becoming an author, being a parent, and moving from Nigeria to the UK.
#childrensliterature #childrensauthor #literaturefestival #localcommunityevent #tolaokogwu #tolaokogwubooks
We’re delighted to be sponsoring the @southgatekidslitfest, taking place today! It will be a fantastic day of storytelling, theatre, and creativity for all ages.
Meet amazing authors like Tola Okogwu, Philip Kavvadias, and Anu Adebogun, plus enjoy book signings, workshops, and picture book fun.
We’ll be located in St Andrew’s Church Hall and running the colouring competition - we look forward to seeing you there!
#localcommunitysupport #communityevent #literaturefestival #childrensliterature
Our whole school assembly this morning ended the school year on a high. It was a wonderful celebration of achievement and talent.
Our Chamber Choir opened the assembly beautifully and we heard inspiring reflections of the past academic year from our Lower and Senior School Head Girls.
We then proudly presented a large number of awards and certificates to pupils.
House point certificates were awarded, and we celebrated a phenomenal 21,000+ House points earned across the school! A huge congratulations to the Green House who won the House Cup and to all pupils for their efforts and energy this term.
We wish all the PGHS families a wonderful summer break.
#endofterm #endoftermcelebration #schoolassembly
This morning’s Senior School House Choral Competition was an outstanding celebration of music, creativity, and pure House spirit!
From bold choreography and standout singing to incredible props and storytelling, each House delivered a fantastic performance based on the theme of ‘celebration’.
It was a true showcase of leadership from our House Captains, with every performance packed with teamwork, energy, and imagination.
A huge well done to everyone involved. A big congratulations to this year’s winners - the Blue House, and the runners-up - the Green House! 👏
#housechoral #teamspirit #celebration #thesegirlscan
This morning, our Senior School pupils put their knowledge to the test in our end of term House University Challenge Competition!
After exciting morning heats with all pupils participating within their Houses, it all came down to a fast-paced final between the Blue House and Green House! House representatives stepped up to the stage and went head-to-head on topics from maths to marketing, literature to history, and much more!
Well done to everyone for taking part and a huge congratulations to the Blue House, our champions of 2025! 👏
#universitychallenge #housecompetition #seniorschool #quiztime #teamwork
Yesterday, the Juniors had an amazing afternoon letting off steam and bouncing themselves silly @inflatanationcolindale.
It was a perfectly exhilarating way for the pupils to celebrate their hard work and achievements this year. Everyone had a great time jumping around, including Mrs Dodi, Miss Bonnick and Miss Tennant!
What a fabulous end to the summer term!
#endoftermfun #endoftermactivities #funschooltrip
Year 2 had a brilliant time putting their teamwork to the test in a fun end-of-year challenge!
Using only rubber bands and string - no hands allowed - they had to stack cups using focus, coordination, and excellent communication skills.
They embraced the challenge and did a fantastic job!
#preps #teamwork #communication
