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.
Exciting News! We’ve been keeping this under wraps for a while…but we can finally share it! Simran in Year 5 has made it into the final 50 of the @bbc 500 Words competition!
Today, Simran is at Windsor Castle, after her incredible story was chosen from over 46,500 entries submitted last year. More than 4,000 volunteer judges read every single story, with just 5,000 making it through to Round 2 - and now only 50 young writers remain in the final round!
The bronze, silver and gold winners for each age category will be revealed during a special 500 Words programme with The One Show at 7pm on Friday 6 March. The full one‑hour programme will also air on CBBC and be available on BBC iPlayer on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 March.
We’ll share how Simran gets on soon, but for now we are incredibly proud of her achievement.
#thisgirlcan #celebratingsuccess #bbc500words #bbc500wordscompetition
Just before half term, we said goodbye to our Year 10 pupils following the sad news that PGHS has entered consultation to close at the end of this academic year. It was an emotional farewell; however, given the importance of this stage in their GCSE journey, it was essential that they were able to move promptly and continue their studies without disruption.
From the classroom to the playground, from concerts to competitions, this year group brought joy, confidence, friendship and boundless energy to PGHS. They have grown tremendously, supported one another and contributed wholeheartedly to school life.
As they begin the next chapter at their new schools, we celebrate the memories, friendships and moments that shaped their time here. We wish them every success and happiness for the future.
Year 10, you’ve been incredible! Thank you for shaping the last chapter of PGHS with your kindness, positivity and spirit. We look forward to seeing you again in the summer to celebrate this wonderful school you have been such a valued part of. Good luck!
#PGHS #proudofourpupils #schoolcommunity #goodluckyear10 #byloveserveoneanother
A Sweet Valentine’s Treat! 💖
A huge thank you to our wonderful PFA for generously providing all our pupils and staff with beautifully designed heart‑shaped cupcakes to celebrate Valentine’s Day. They looked amazing - and tasted even better!
We’re so grateful for the PFA’s continued support and for bringing a little extra joy to our school community today. Wishing everyone a wonderful Half Term break.
#valentinesday
What an incredible week for our Senior School production of Oliver! JR. After three fantastic performances, we couldn’t be prouder of our talented cast and excellent backstage crew. From vibrant costumes and stunning hair & make‑up to atmospheric lighting and an amazing set, every detail reflected the dedication, creativity and teamwork poured into this show.
Congratulations to every pupil involved - on stage, behind the scenes and supporting from the wings. Your energy, hard work and professionalism shone throughout. Huge thanks also to our brilliant staff for guiding, inspiring and championing our pupils throughout the rehearsal process.
And thank you to all the parents, families and friends who filled the audience with such warmth and encouragement. We hope you enjoyed the show!
Swipe through to relive some of the magic captured by @photofacelondon during this week’s matinee performance.
#seniorschoolproduction #oliverjr #schoolmusical #matineemagic #schooldramadepartment
Year 5 and 6 enjoyed a fantastic day out in London, taking in the sights from both the river and the sky. The trip began with a Thames Clipper cruise along the River Thames, where pupils spotted iconic landmarks including the Houses of Parliament, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Globe Theatre and Tower Bridge.
The highlight for both year groups was the flight on the London Eye. Standing beneath the giant wheel left pupils in awe, and as their capsule rose, they enjoyed breathtaking panoramic views across the city.
For Year 6, who have already read The London Eye Mystery, it was an exciting chance to step into the real setting of the story. For Year 5, the visit served as the perfect introduction before they begin reading the book after half‑term. Seeing the London Eye up close helped spark curiosity and bring the world of the story to life.
#schooltrip #londonadventures #londoneye #thamesclipper #learningbeyondtheclassroom
Oliver! JR. tech rehearsal in full swing today. Our Year 5 and 6 pupils loved having a sneak preview! We can’t wait for opening night tomorrow! 🎭
#schooldramaperformance #techrehearsal #dramaproduction #schooldramaproduction
The stage is coming to life and the countdown is on to our Senior School production.
Today we captured the magic of our Oliver! JR. set taking shape as the production team brought the world of the show to life piece by piece. The atmosphere is buzzing! 🎭
#seniorschoolproduction #oliverjr #productionset #stagedesign #setbuilding
Our Lower School pupils had a fantastic day with the Maths Puzzle Company, putting their brains to the test with exciting challenges that stretched spatial reasoning, encouraged brilliant teamwork, and developed problem-solving skills.
From Reception all the way to Year 6, pupils worked collaboratively, thought creatively, and showed incredible resilience as they tackled each puzzle together. It was wonderful to see such enthusiasm, focus and determination from every year group!
Thank you to the Maths Puzzle Company for an inspiring and engaging day of learning.
#mathspuzzleday #teamwork #problemsolving #spatialreasoning #learningtogether
Our Junior Coffee Concert was a joyous celebration this morning, as pupils from Years 3-6 took to the stage and performed for their families. From flute and clarinet to violin, cello, piano and beautiful singing, it was fantastic to see such a variety of musical talents on display. 🎶
Every Junior pupil also performed the songs they’ve been learning in their Music curriculum lessons - and they shone! 🌟
Congratulations to all our performers. Your talent, hard work and dedication truly stood out. We are incredibly proud of you all!
#musicaltalent #musicalcelebration #thesegirlscan #juniorconcert
What an exciting Maths Workshop for Reception today!
The girls worked in teams to solve some very tricky puzzles. They showed amazing determination and absolutely rose to the challenge! Well done, Reception!
#thesegirlscan #mathsworkshop #learningthroughplay #teamwork
Mr Guthrie led an inspiring whole school assembly all about musical improvisation - creating your own melody on the spot using a specific group of notes. Pupils discovered that anyone can give it a go, no matter their age or musical experience!
He shared the three magic ingredients for improvising:
1️⃣ A musical instrument
2️⃣ A scale
3️⃣ A backing track
Using a keyboard, Mr Guthrie demonstrated improvisation with the C Blues Scale (C, Eb, F, F#, G, Bb, C) alongside a backing track in the same key. Pupils saw how even using just one or two notes can create a great beginner improvisation, and how adding more notes, patterns and rhythms increases the challenge.
We hope the demonstrations inspired our pupils to pick up their instruments at home and start creating their own music.🎵 🎶
#schoolassembly #musicalimprovisation #musicinschools #inspirecreativity
How do chefs always know exactly how much to cook?
Year 6 pupils had great fun investigating the weights and measures needed to bake chocolate chip cookies and beetroot brownies.
The twist? The recipes didn’t match the correct quantities for the number of pupils in our school - so they had to use their knowledge of ratio and proportion to work out how much of each ingredient would really be needed to make enough for everyone.
It was a fantastic opportunity for the girls to apply real-world maths in a meaningful (and tasty!) way.
#mathseducation #learningmadefun
