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Palmers Green High School

104 Hoppers Road, Winchmore Hill, London, England N21 3LJ
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8886 1135

Private School (Fee Paying) Girls 4 - 16 Years Day

At PGHS we provide girls with an exceptional education, challenging and guiding them to achieve their full potential within our warm and friendly school environment.

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Word From The Head

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Sarah Proudlove


All sections of the School, from Reception through to the 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, small class sizes and excellent teaching enable rapid progress, whilst exciting extra-curricular activities encourage pupils to develop into well-rounded individuals.

Our Lower School classes from Reception though to Year 6 benefit hugely from the encouragement and expertise of their class teachers and teaching assistants. Favourable teaching group sizes, light and airy classrooms and access to senior school facilities all lead to an inspirational learning environment. This is enriched by specialist teaching in Art, Design & Technology, Drama, French, Spanish, Music and PE - frequently in half class groups.

In the Senior School, small class sizes (an average of only 10 at GCSE) and a broad range of extra-curricular activities enriches the pupils' experience. In 2024, the School’s overall percentage of GCSEs at grades 9-8 was a magnificent 44% and 9-7 a fantastic 72%, placing our pupils amongst the top performers in the country.

Former pupils enjoy coming back to share their news with recent leavers currently following Sixth Form courses at Henrietta Barnett, St Michael's, The Latymer, Dame Alice Owen's, King's College Mathematical School, Woodhouse Sixth Form, North London Collegiate, Aldenham, Downe House, Headington and Roedean. Older leavers are enjoying their courses at university, including Cambridge, Oxford, UCL, King's London, Exeter, Nottingham and Leeds.

Palmers Green High School selects pupils on the grounds of ability and aptitude. Entry into the School is usually at 4 into the Prep Department, at 7 into the Junior Department and at 11 into the Senior School. For 11 entry, candidates sit examinations in English, Maths and Reasoning, which are designed for their age group. The Maths, English (Comprehension) and Reasoning (NVR and VR) assessments are done via the ISEB Common Pre-test. English (Creative Writing) is a traditional written paper.

What We Offer

  • GCSE - General Certificate of Secondary Education
  • IGCSE - International General Certificate of Secondary Education
  • LAMDA - London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
    • French
    • Spanish
    • Athletics
    • Badminton
    • Basketball
    • Cricket
    • Cross-Country
    • Fitness Training
    • Football
    • Gymnastics
    • Netball
    • Rounders
    • Squash
    • Swimming
    • Table Tennis
    • Tennis
    • Touch Rugby
    • Band
    • Chess
    • Choir
    • Cooking
    • Dance
    • Debating
    • Drama
    • Duke of Edinburgh
    • Horse Riding & Management
    • Language Club
    • Lego
    • Music
    • Orchestra
    • Public Speaking
    • Skiing
    • Table Tennis
    • Trampolining
    • Yoga
    • Aspergers Syndrome (AS)
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Delicate/Medical Conditions
    • Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
    • Epilepsy
    • Hearing Impairment (HI)
    • Visual Impairment (VI)
    • After School Club
    • Breakfast Club
    • Coeliac/Gluten Intolerance
    • Dairy Intolerance
    • Gifted Children
    • Halal
    • International Students
    • Nut Allergies
    • Special Diets
    • Vegetarian
    • Wrap Around Care

    Admissions

    • Assessment
    • Entry test or exam
    • Interview
    • Report from previous school
    • References
    • Trial day at school
    • Academic
    • Art
    • Bursaries
    • Drama
    • Music
    • Siblings
    • Sport
    • Non-denominational
    • English

      Age Range & Fees

      Age Range4 to 16
      Annual Day Fees *6615 to 17955
      Annual Weekly Boarding Fees *0 to 0
      Annual Full Boarding Fees *0 to 0
      * Currency: Argentinian Pesos

      Number Of Pupils

      0Day250
      0Full Boarding0
      0Weekly Boarding0
      0Total250
      Boys Girls

      Number Of Staff

      Full-time: 28
      Part-time: 32

      % Pupils Gaining
      GCSE/IGCSE Passes 5 - 9

      % Pupils Gaining
      A Level Grades A – C

      IB Score
       

      School Reviews

      Parent


      We loved the fact that it’s a cosy school with lovely staff who put the girls and their education at the centre of everything.  

      Parent


      The friendly, family-like atmosphere. My daughter is only in Reception, but she seems to know girls throughout the school. Soon after she started we were walking home when a group of Year 3 girls were walking with their parents and they all affectionately called my daughter’s name and waved to her....  

      Parent


      Individuals are given the tools and the time to be the best they can be with encouragement and help from all. I couldn’t be any happier with our choice of school for our daughter.  

      Parent


      My daughter is always happy to go to school and adores her teachers and classmates.