Palmers Green High School
Secular, Founded 1905
Updated July 2026
Languages
English
French
SpanishPalmers Green High School is an independent girls' day school in London providing education from Reception through to Year 11. It is recognized for academic excellence and a commitment to fostering a supportive, family-oriented environment.
Curriculum
Term structure
Teaching approach
Founded in 1905, the school specializes in girls-only education, operating under the motto 'By love, serve one another.' It emphasizes the benefits of a single-sex environment, which research suggests fosters confidence, academic engagement, and leadership skills. The school maintains a 'one school' community ethos, focusing on nurturing well-rounded individuals through small class sizes and strong relationships between staff and pupils.
Programmes
The school offers a through-school curriculum spanning Prep (Reception to Year 2), Junior (Years 3-6), and Senior (Years 7-11) stages. The academic programme includes core subjects such as Mathematics, English, Science, History, Geography, Computing and ICT, Modern Foreign Languages (French and Spanish), Art, Design & Technology, Drama, and PE. Specialist teaching is provided throughout the school, often in half-class groups, with an average class size of 15 in the Senior School.
Outcomes
In 2025, 48% of GCSE results were at grades 9-8, and 71% were at grades 9-7. The school was named The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide’s Independent 11-16 School of the Year for Academic Excellence 2026. Leavers frequently progress to a variety of selective secondary schools and, subsequently, to universities including Cambridge and Oxford.
Student support
Learning support
The school employs a dedicated Head of Learning Support and provides learning support assistants to address individual educational needs. Additional charges may apply for the provision of individual educational support where lawful.
Frequently asked questions(4)
- How much is tuition at Palmers Green High School?
- Annual tuition at Palmers Green High School is £18K–£25.5K. Fees vary by year group — confirm the current schedule with the school.
- Is Palmers Green High School a day or boarding school?
- Palmers Green High School is a day school.
- Is Palmers Green High School co-educational?
- Palmers Green High School is a girls school.
- Where is Palmers Green High School located?
- Palmers Green High School is an international school in London, United Kingdom.
Tuition & fees
Annual tuition by grade
2025-2026| Grade | Ages | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Reception to Year 2 | 4–7 | £18K |
| Year 3 to Year 6 | 7–11 | £19.3K |
| Year 7 to Year 11 | 11–16 | £25.5K |
Other fees(2)
| Deposit· Reception – Year 6 entry | £750 |
|---|---|
| Deposit· Senior School entry | £1K |
Admissions
The school’s main points of entry are Reception and Year 7, with ad-hoc places occasionally available in other year groups. Upon the offer of a place, parents must provide a deposit of £750 for entry into Reception through Year 6, or £1,000 for Senior School entry. Means-tested bursaries are available at 7+ and 11+, and academic scholarships and music awards are offered at 11+.
Calendar
The school operates on a three-term academic year. A whole school calendar is maintained for parents, and term dates are published for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Facilities
About the campus
The campus includes light and airy classrooms and specialist laboratories for science. Pupils have access to shared facilities across the school, with Prep and Junior pupils utilizing Senior School resources for subjects such as Art, Music, PE, and Design & Technology. For sports, the school utilizes external facilities including The Walker Ground, Southgate Leisure Centre, and Southbury Leisure Centre.
Co-curriculars
The school provides an extensive extra-curricular programme featuring over 80 clubs per week, including options such as chess, cookery, and Design & Technology. Pupils participate in school musical productions, sports teams, and various tournaments. The school also offers optional instrumental and music theory lessons for a range of instruments, including violin, flute, piano, and voice.
- Mrs Claire RobinsonInterim Executive Head
Mrs Robinson serves as the Interim Executive Head of the school.
- Miss Rebecca StewartActing Head
Miss Stewart serves as the Acting Head of the school.
- Mrs Leonie BarnardBursar
Mrs Barnard serves as the Bursar for the school.
- Mrs Laura AylingAssistant Head (Lower School)
Mrs Ayling serves as an Assistant Head (Lower School) and is also a Year 5 Class Teacher and Head of Careers and PSHEE.
- Mr Amar DesaiAssistant Head (Academic & Operations)
Mr Desai serves as an Assistant Head (Academic & Operations) and is also the Head of Mathematics.
- Mrs Anna FowlerAssistant Head (Pupil Development)
Mrs Fowler serves as an Assistant Head (Pupil Development) and is also a Physical Education and Science Teacher.
- Ms Sophia GovaniAssistant Head (Pastoral)
Ms Govani serves as an Assistant Head (Pastoral) and is also the Head of History (currently on maternity leave).
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