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.
“I’m very happy. I’m going shopping with my friends”
Elizabeth was awarded the prestigious Alice Hum Award this year, which is given to pupils who epitomise the school’s ethos and values.
Congratulations, Elizabeth, we’re very proud of you!
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“It’s better than I expected!”
Maths 9
Biology 9
Chemistry 9
Physics 9
Congratulations Amy, we’re very proud of you!
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Fantastic results, congratulations Lola, we’re very proud of you!
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“I didn’t think it would happen!”
“If I saw myself in Year 7 I never thought I could get any of these”
“From the bottom of my heart I want to thank all of my teachers”
Congratulations on your straight 9s in 10 GCSEs Zoe, we’re very proud of you!
#GCSEResultsDay2025 #GCSEResults #ThisGirlCan #GCSEResults2025
Congratulations to our GCSE Class of 2025 who are celebrating today as they receive their exceptional public examination results. Almost a quarter of all results were Grade 9 and almost half of all results were Grade 9-8.
The School’s overall percentage of GCSEs at grades 9-8 was an incredible 47% and 9-7 a fantastic 70%. We wish them all the best in their future studies and look forward to marking their successes at Prize Giving in November.
Read the full story on the website link in our bio.
#gcseresultsday #classof2025 #gcseresults #gcse2025success #celebratingsuccess #thesegirlscan
Proudly named ‘Independent 11-16 Secondary School of the Year’ by The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2025, we offer an exceptional academic education in a supportive environment.
Considering Year 7 entry in September 2026?
Our 11+ Taster Day is the perfect opportunity for prospective pupils to experience life at PGHS - taking part in a full day of lessons across our specialist departments. Come and discover what makes our Senior School so special!
Register today: www.pghs.co.uk/admissions/11-admissions-at-pghs/11-taster-day
#seniorschool #tasterday #elevenplus #northlondonindependentschool
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!
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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!
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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
