Welcome to Palmers Green High School Winchmore Hill
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide’s Independent 11-16 School of the Year for Academic Excellence 2026, 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.
This morning, our whole school came together for a fantastic assembly, celebrating the achievements of the term.
Pupils across the school were awarded certificates and prizes for their academic achievements, and the much-anticipated House Points were revealed.
Congratulations to Blue House, the overall winners this term! 🏆
Wishing all our PGHS families and our wonderful community a joyful Easter break!
#PGHSCommunity #endofterm #achievements #HousePoints #EasterBreak
We wrapped up the term with a wonderful Prep Showcase! Huge congratulations to our young musicians for delivering such an impressive performance.
Thank you to all the families who came along to support and enjoy the show - your encouragement means so much to our young musicians!
#prepshowcase #youngmusicians #thesegirlscan
Last night, our Junior and Senior pupils filled the hall with music, energy, and joy during a truly beautiful Spring Concert.
It was a wonderful showcase of our talented young musicians, each performance highlighting their hard work, creativity, and passion.
A huge congratulations to every pupil involved - we couldn’t be prouder of you!
And thank you to our dedicated staff and supportive families who helped make the evening so special.
#springconcert #youngmusicians #musicaltalent #thesegirlscan
In Geography, our Year 9 pupils were challenged to demonstrate their understanding of different types of tectonic plate boundaries in the most creative way possible - and they absolutely delivered!
From poems and detailed models to some truly impressive cake creations, the imagination on display was incredible.
Here are two of the great cake designs that were produced! Fantastic work, Year 9 - your creativity was amazing.
#creativelearing #geographyfun #tectonicplates
Our Year 3 and 4 classes had an amazing day at the @britishmuseum - made even more exciting by travelling on both the train and the tube! The visit brought their Humanities learning to life in the best way.
Year 3 loved discovering real Stone Age artefacts, including pots, jewellery, weapons and farming equipment. They even designed their own torc!
Year 4 were captivated by the Ancient Egypt galleries and especially thrilled to see the iconic Rosetta Stone up close.
The pupils had a fantastic time exploring the exhibits and completing an engaging trail. A day full of learning, curiosity and fun!
#historybroughttolife #schooltrip #historyeducation
After weeks of creativity and collaboration, our Year 8 pupils proudly performed their International Dance showcase.
Each group explored a different culture, incorporating authentic dance styles, movements, and costumes to bring their performances to life.
Along the way, pupils shared their learning with one another teaching elements of dance from around the world and celebrating the diversity within their class.
The final performances were full of energy, respect, and cultural appreciation, with pupils supporting and enjoying each other’s work.
A fantastic celebration of global dance and pupil creativity, well done, Year 8!
#internationaldance #creativity
Honouring 121 Years of PGHS
For over a century, PGHS has educated, inspired and supported generations of young people, guided by its enduring motto: “By Love Serve One Another.”
As we approach the closure of the school at the end of this academic year, we are bringing our community together to reflect on this remarkable legacy and to celebrate the people and values that have shaped PGHS over 121 years.
We warmly invite all former pupils and staff to join us on Thursday 30th April for a special alumni event, including a commemorative service at St John’s Church, followed by the opportunity to return to the school for tours, refreshments and displays of archival material.
This will be a meaningful opportunity to reconnect, share memories and honour the lasting impact of PGHS.
This is a ticket-only event, advance registration by Friday 27th March (midday) is essential.
We very much hope you will join us as we celebrate the history, community and spirit of PGHS.
🔗 Registration link in bio
Our Year 8 geographers investigated river channel characteristics in an exciting, and very sunny, day of fieldwork with the @field_studies_council in Amersham.
The class investigated how the River Chess changes as it moves downstream, testing the theory they have covered in class this term. There was some amazing team work on display, as they measured the width, depth and velocity at two sites in and around Chesham.
#geographyfieldwork #geographytrip #schooltrip
A huge thank you to Bradley from Elevate Education for delivering an engaging and interactive Memory & Mnemonics workshop to our Year 9 pupils today!
Pupils explored:
-How to overcome reliance upon rote learning
-The importance of attention and strategies for managing distractions
-Semantic learning techniques to support higher level memorisation
A fantastic session packed with practical tips our pupils can use right away!
#memoryworkshop #memoryskills #learningstrategies
We’re excited to relaunch our Fencing Club for Years 2-6 starting in April. Run by @fightingfitfencing, these fun, inclusive sessions teach Olympic fencing skills while building confidence, coordination, resilience, respect and tactical thinking.
Often called “physical chess”, fencing is a brilliant sport for both body and mind - perfect for our pupils looking to try something new.
📲 Book your place using the QR code in the newsletter.
Let’s keep fencing, PGHS! 🤺
#fencing #fencingclub
Our Senior School pupils had an amazing time watching the RSVP play by @onattiproductions ! This lively French performance was easy to follow, brilliantly acted, and full of laughs.
The pupils got really involved, and their participation made the experience even more fun. A fantastic time from beginning to end!
#frencheducation #frenchlearningfun #onattiproductions
This week, our Year 5 & 6 pupils enjoyed a brilliant morning of netball @thewalkerground, taking part in an exciting tournament that showcased teamwork, determination, and growing confidence on court. It was fantastic to see how much their skills and match play have developed.
A big well done to our captains, who led their teams superbly and set a focused, professional tone from the start.
Huge congratulations to Team Nitro Flame, who scored the highest number of points across the tournament and secured 1st place. Their outstanding performance, teamwork, and consistency throughout the morning were truly impressive.
Thank you also to all the supporters who came along - your encouragement made the morning even more special.
#netballtournament #schoolsports
