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Palmers Green High School, London

All-through
Other independent school
Girls
Ages 4–16

Palmers Green High School is an independent school for girls aged 4 to 16 in London. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2025.

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Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

Palmers Green High School in detail

Results

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Palmers Green High School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other independent schools to Palmers Green High School are Keble Preparatory School (0.7 miles); Grange Park Preparatory School (1.1 miles); Footsteps Trust (1.5 miles, Good); and Focus 1st Academy (1.5 miles, Good).

Keble Preparatory SchoolGrange Park Preparatory SchoolFootsteps TrustFocus 1st Academy

Who goes there

In 2026, 1 pupils (0.6%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Winchmore Hill Station, about 890 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Palmers Green High School (->s), 20 metres away.

Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Amber Waite
Pupils:174
LA:Enfield
Phone:01727226807
Address:104 Hoppers Road, London, London, N21 3LJ
Admissions:Selective
Status:open
Opened:1 January 1905

ISI Inspection Reports

Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.

  • Routine Inspection

    25 March 2025

    PDF
  • Educational Quality / Focused Compliance

    18 January 2022

    PDF
  • Regulatory Compliance

    11 October 2017

    PDF
  • Standard

    1 January 2011

    PDF
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URN:102061
UKPRN:10017853
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Edmonton and Winchmore Hill
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

About

Palmers Green High School is a private girls' day school located in Hoppers Road, Palmers Green, North London. It consists of three divisions: Preparatory, Junior School and the Senior School.

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At a Glance

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Secondary Performance (GCSE)

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Palmers Green High School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

GCSE Subjects Offered

Mathematics57
Physics32
Biology32
Chemistry32
History32
Geography30
Art and Design24
Combined Science20
Drama12
Music5
Physical Education3
Design and Technology3
Computer Science2
Other Modern Languages2

2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools

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Keep up with Palmers Green High School

Before and after school care

Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Palmers Green High School.

  • Kalo Sport Camp Winchmore School950m away · Not yet graded

Getting There

Train Stations

Winchmore Hill Station (Entrance)
885m · 14 min walk
Winchmore Hill Rail Station
900m · 15 min walk
Palmers Green Station (Entrance)
950m · 15 min walk

Bus Stops

Palmers Green High School (->S)
23m · 0 min walk
Hoppers Road / Woodberry Avenue (->N)
221m · 4 min walk
St. Monica's Church (->N)
259m · 4 min walk
Meadowcroft Road (->N)
267m · 4 min walk
Hedge Lane / Green Lanes (->E)
315m · 5 min walk

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
60
Fatal
0
Serious
3
Children hurt
8

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 60 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 57 slight.

8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise.

8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.

The typical figure for schools in Enfield is 60 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).

Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.

Commute and house prices

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

61%

Available places

174 pupils

287 places

113 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - London

Medium pressure
New homes approved:114,409
Projected new pupils:20,594

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London

Across Enfield council

Low demand council-wide0.97 applications per place

Places available

4,103

Applications

3,975

Got 1st preference

77.0%

Got preferred school

97.0%

All secondary applications across Enfield council (2026/27), not just this school.

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

1

SEN Support

0

EHC Plans

0.6%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

No need-level breakdown available

Pupil Demographics

Key Indicators

174

Total Pupils

0

Boys

174

Girls

2026 academic year

Questions parents ask about Palmers Green High School

What are GCSE results like at Palmers Green High School?

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Palmers Green High School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

When was Palmers Green High School last inspected?

Palmers Green High School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2025.

How many pupils go to Palmers Green High School?

Palmers Green High School has around 174 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to Palmers Green High School?

Palmers Green High School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.

Does Palmers Green High School have a breakfast club or after-school club?

Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Palmers Green High School: Kalo Sport Camp Winchmore School (950m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.

How many road collisions happen near Palmers Green High School?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 60 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 57 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise. 8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Enfield is 60 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).

Where is Palmers Green High School?

Palmers Green High School is at 104 Hoppers Road, London, London, N21 3LJ.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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