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 were treated to a superb coffee concert this morning by our junior pupils. 25 pupils performed individually on the piano, guitar, cello, violin or voice and their parents were astounded at the talent on offer. Congratulations to all of our performers!
#MusicConcert #coffeeconcert #musictalent #cello #piano #guitar
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 reader toward a hopeful and empowering resolution.
Zoe’s story about ostracised communities was equally as powerful and beautifully written, highlighting her outstanding command of how words can inspire, influence, and move.
Congratulations, girls! Click the video above to watch them talking about their achievements.
#shortstories #youngwriters #youngwritersannualshowcase
On Saturday, our amazing swimmers took part in the @isaschoolssport North London Gala, competing in both Junior and Senior events. The day was filled with excitement, determination, and outstanding performances from our talented swimmers.
With win after win, PGHS dominated the pool and we proudly secured a place in the ISA National Finals, where we will have the opportunity to represent North London against schools from across the UK!
This is a remarkable achievement and a true reflection of our pupils’ hard work, dedication, and team spirit – we’re so proud of them all.
The atmosphere was made even more special by the incredible support from family and friends, whose cheers inspired our swimmers in every race. A huge thank you also goes to our wonderful parent helpers for their time, encouragement, and organisation – we couldn’t have done it without you.
Well done, Team PGHS - bring on the Nationals!
#thesegirlscan #schoolswimminggala #swimminggalasuccess #isasport #isaschools #isagala #swimmingsuccess #proudmoment
Year 7 had an unforgettable three-day adventure during their residential trip to @gilwellpark!
From conquering fears to stepping out of comfort zones, our pupils embraced every challenge with courage and laughter. New friendships were formed, lots of fun was had, and they made many memories that will last a lifetime.
#schoolresidential #schoolresidentialtrip #thesegirlscan #adventure #makingmemories #buildingfriendships
We’re incredibly proud to announce that PGHS has been awarded the @ecoschools_england Green Flag with Merit - a wonderful recognition of our commitment to sustainability and environmental action.
Here’s our enthusiastic Year 3 Eco Team, proudly celebrating this achievement with the new award. Congratulations to everyone involved. Your hard work, creativity, and care for the planet have truly made a difference.
Let’s keep the momentum going and continue working together to protect our environment 💚
#EcoSchools #GreenFlagAward #Sustainability #PGHS #EcoTeam #TogetherForThePlanet #thesegirscan
Years 7 and 8 had an amazing time yesterday taking part in AI Explorer Workshops led by Beth Lane from AI in Schools.
Through interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities, our pupils explored how AI works, coded AI algorithms, and broke down common misconceptions. The sessions were a fantastic opportunity to build digital confidence and start to develop future-ready skills.
A huge thank you to AI in Schools for inspiring our pupils and showing them how exciting the world of AI and programming can be!
#ailiteracy #futureready #digitalskills #aieducation
Today, our Reception class enjoyed a wonderful visit to @woodcroftwildspacen21.
The girls went on a mini beast hunt, where they spotted worker bees in their hives, and discovered woodlice and centipedes hiding under logs. Next up was pond dipping, where they collected ram snails, dragonfly larvae and newts!
Reception ended their morning in the apple orchard, enjoying delicious organic apples picked straight from the tree!
A big thank you to Bob, one of Woodcroft’s amazing volunteers, for sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with us.
#outdoorlearning #receptionadventures #woodcroftwildspace #learningthroughnature
#preps #schooltrip #outdoorlearning
This morning, our Year 5 and 6 pupils wowed us with a powerful and uplifting assembly all about friendship, resilience, and personal growth.
Through a vibrant mix of singing, dancing, poetry and drama, they shared inspiring messages about striving towards goals and embracing change - even when our surroundings remain the same.
The highlight was a beautifully performed play that encouraged us all to reflect on how we can grow as individuals, regardless of the challenges we face. It was a wonderful reminder of the strength found in community and perseverance. Congratulations to all our Year 5 and 6 pupils!
#schoolassembly #growth #friendship #resilience
We’re incredibly proud of Delara, Naima and Lluisa in Year 10 for their inspiring work with @thepalmersgreenery and @make_space_for_girls.
They recently featured in a powerful campaign video filmed in Broomfield Park, to raise awareness of the amazing work the charity is doing to make parks and public spaces more inclusive - especially for girls.
The video not only raises awareness, but also shows how you can support this important cause.
🎥 See link in bio
#MakeSpaceForGirls #LocalCharitySupport #CampaignVideo #YoungVoices #YoungVoicesMatter #CommunityChange
To celebrate European Day of Languages 2025 on 26th September, the MFL department ran a competition on LanguageNut, and the winners were announced in assembly this morning.
Congratulations to (from left to right) Katy in Year 10 who won bronze, Hana in Year 11 who won silver, and Ceci in Year 11 who received a gold award.
A special mention also goes to Valentina in Year 9 and Alexandra in Year 8 who gained first place in their year groups!
#europeandayoflanguages #europeandayoflanguages2025
#languagenut
Our Year 11 pupils delivered an insightful assembly to the whole school this morning for the harvest festival. They explored the history of farming, the importance of farms in the agricultural life cycle, and supermarkets that support British farming. They also encouraged pupils to donate to our charity partner @cookingchampions. Great job, Year 11!
#harvestfestival #farming #agriculture #foodbankdonations
We are delighted to welcome our new Spanish Assistant, Srta Mencia, who has joined us through the @britishcouncil Language Assistants programme.
Srta 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. Srta Mencia will also be running an exciting Spanish Club for Years 7 and 8.
#britishcouncil #languageassistant #languageeducation #spanishassistant
