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.
We are delighted to welcome our new Spanish Assistant, Sñta Mencia, who has joined us through the @britishcouncil Language Assistants programme.
Sñta Mencia comes from the north of Spain and is looking forward to sharing her language and culture with our pupils over the next few months.
She will be mostly working with our Year 10 and Year 11 pupils to prepare them for their IGCSE examination, but will be involved in all senior classes too. Sñta Mencia will also be running an exciting Spanish Club for Years 7 and 8.
#britishcouncil #languageassistant #languageeducation #spanishassistant
This week, our brilliant Year 7 and 8 pupils jumped into dynamic study skills sessions with Dr Martijn van der Spoel from Glia Learning.
Through fun, interactive presentations, they explored how building strong study routines can boost success. They also learnt how to support each other through the ups and downs of learning and exam prep.
It was a fantastic opportunity to grow confidence, teamwork, and smart study habits!
#studyskills #studyroutines #confidencebuilding
Our Year 11 Biology class had a brilliant day at the Epping Forest Field Studies Centre, developing their understanding of ecology.
With perfect weather for fieldwork, our pupils spent most of the day outdoors learning about the different sampling techniques that can be used to find out the distribution of organisms in the environment. Using their new skills, they investigated the effect of light intensity on the abundance of different plant species in the forest.
Year 11 collected some fantastic results - a testament to their hard work and enthusiasm throughout the day.
#biology #gcsebiology #biologyfieldtrip #schoolfieldtrip #eppingforestfieldcentre #thesegirlscan
To celebrate #NationalPoetryDay, we were excited to welcome Poet & Spoken Word Artist @iamkingkimba to PGHS!
Kimba delivered dynamic workshops with many pupils throughout our school, spending time sharing his love of rhythm and rhyme as well as inspiring our pupils to write their own poems.
He encouraged pupils to let their imaginations run free and not be afraid to express themselves - and they all rose to the challenge brilliantly! With Kimba’s encouragement some wonderful ideas and imagery were produced and shared amongst the groups.
It was a fantastic day full of powerful words and beautiful poetry.
#NationalPoetryDay #NationalPoetryDay2025 #spokenword #rapper #poet #authorvisit #schoolauthorvisit #authorsabroad #empower
If you’re looking for a place in Reception or Year 7 for September 2026, or would like an ad hoc place in any class up to Year 10, this is the perfect opportunity to learn more about our school.
Come along and see our lessons in action, explore our facilities, and meet our inspiring teachers.
Register online today:
https://www.pghs.co.uk/admissions/open-mornings/
#schoolopenmorning #schooltour #northlondonindependentschool
We are delighted to offer Art, Drama, Music, Sport, and Academic Scholarships for entrance into our school at 11+.
If you are seeking a Year 7 place for September 2026 for your daughter, please visit our website to learn more about our Scholarships and to register for the 11+ Entrance and Scholarship Examination, taking place on Saturday 15 November.
#11plus #11plusscholarships #seniorschoolscholarships #northlondonindependentschool
Thinking about Year 7 entry in September 2026?
Join us for our 11+ Taster Day - a fantastic opportunity for prospective pupils to spend a full day at PGHS, taking part in exciting lessons across our specialist departments.
Come and experience school life first-hand and see what makes our Senior School truly special!
Last few spaces available. Register online today: www.pghs.co.uk/admissions/11-admissions-at-pghs/11-taster-day
#seniorschool #tasterday #elevenplus #northlondonindependentschool
We’ve just welcomed a brand-new 3D printer into our D&T department, opening up exciting possibilities for creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning.
Our pupils have been very excited to see the 3D printer set up this week. It will be used as a powerful tool to help them think creatively, solve problems, and see their ideas take shape - literally!
This investment reflects our commitment to providing pupils with access to modern technology and preparing them for the future of design and engineering.
Stay tuned for showcases of our pupils’ amazing creations throughout the year!
#3dprinter #designandtechnology #designandtechnologyeducation #innovation
This week’s whole school assembly was all about dominoes - and the power of teamwork, resilience, and leadership.
Pupils took on the House Domino Challenge, building tracks under pressure and learning that success isn’t about perfection - it’s about persistence and collaboration.
A standout moment? Year 11 House Captains teaming up with Year 6s, showing leadership through kindness and encouragement. The energy was electric, the message clear: one small action can spark big impact when we work together.
#Teamwork #Leadership #SchoolSpirit #DominoEffect
Our Year 11 Geographers spent the day at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with @field_studies_council carrying out fieldwork on Stratford’s regeneration.
Our pupils explored the contrasts of the area, looking at the positive and negative aspects of the area’s regeneration. They worked hard collecting data on building quality, the living environments, and the provision of services. They particularly enjoyed the challenge of conducting brief questionnaire surveys with members of the public!
They will now analyse the data and this will feed into their GCSE preparation. Well done, Year 11!
#gcsegeography #schoolfieldtrip #fieldwork #schooltrip
Year 1 kicked off their first hands-on Design and Technology lesson today! After learning about the importance of health and safety in the workshop, the girls had the chance to put their knowledge into practice - and did brilliantly!
This marks the beginning of an exciting journey filled with practical experiences and creative learning.
Well done, Year 1 — a fantastic start.
#thesegirlscan #designandtechnology #younglearners #preps #designandtechnologyeducation #handsonlearing
We`re marking @jeans_for_genes day by wearing jeans instead of school uniform, to raise money to support families affected by life-altering genetic conditions in the UK.
To find out more and to donate, visit https://www.jeansforgenes.org/.
#jeansforgenesday #jeansforgenes #nonuniformday #charity
