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School profile
Verified 17 August 2026
Palmers Green High School is a private secondary-stage school in Enfield, Greater London, with a published age range of 4-16.
Private school Girls Ages 4-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-16
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Palmers Green High School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Girls only
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-16
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Alice Hum opened Palmers Green High School in 1905 with twelve pupils, and the founding motto "By Love Serve One Another" still frames its combination of academic and ethical education. The girls' day community serves pupils from age 4 to 16, but its current position requires a clear caveat: a January 2026 governors' notice proposed closure in August 2026. That remains a proposal rather than a completed change.
The senior curriculum covers English, mathematics, sciences, languages, humanities, computing, design and technology, drama, music, physical education, careers and PSHEE. At Key Stage 4, pupils take English, English Literature, mathematics, French or Spanish, biology, chemistry and physics, then choose three further subjects. Small-group teaching and opportunities to develop independent learning and oracy give the academic programme a close, discussion-led feel.
Music is especially prominent. Years 7 to 9 receive specialist tuition in performance, composition and critical listening, with senior orchestra, chamber choir, rock band and regular performances. Debating, creative writing, chess, drama, LAMDA, STEAM, coding and sport widen the week, while PE uses the Walker Ground and Southbury Leisure Centre for activities including netball, tennis, swimming and trampolining.
The age range ends at 16, without boarding or a sixth form. External Year 7 applicants take the ISEB 11+ examination and attend an interview after registration. In 2025, 71% of GCSE grades were 9 to 7, and regulatory standards were met in March 2025. Those established strengths should be read alongside the proposed August 2026 closure and the uncertainty that creates for future admissions.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 47.2 Attainment 8
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Enfield and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 47.2
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 4.53
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Enfield and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Girls only
- Age range
- 4-16
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Robinson
- Pupil roll
- 174 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 104 Hoppers Road, London, Greater London
- Postcode
- N21 3LJ
- Area
- Enfield
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Robinson
School contact
- School phone
- 02088861135
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions email
- office@pghs.co.uk
- Admissions phone
- 02088861135
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-16
- Gender
- Girls only
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 47.2 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 4.53 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 25 March 2025
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2025 records an inspection beginning 25 March 2025. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Palmers Green High School handle admissions?
Palmers Green High School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Palmers Green High School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Palmers Green High School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Palmers Green High School?
Palmers Green High School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 25 March 2025.