Goodwyn School

After the Great War, Mill Hill experienced considerable development of farmland. The need soon arose for a school in the area of Lawrence Farm which was land once owned by the Goodwyn family. Langley Park School was established in the early 1920’s. At some later stage it became Mill Hill High School for Boys and Girls. In 1938 Mrs Gaynor Parry acquired the school and changed its name to Goodwyn, a sensible choice as it was situated in Goodwyn Avenue.

When numbers grew a move was made to a property in Hammers lane, which had just been vacated by St Gabriel’s School. The building has a long history of educational use, having previously housed Erlsmere School which was founded in 1910. In 1964 Mr and Mrs E A E Robertson purchased Goodwyn with their son Struan Robertson who is now the current principal.

Over the years the school buildings have undergone large developments, and whilst retaining a homely feel, it has the essentials that make it a modern, forward moving centre for education. Many former pupils return with their children and we now have third generation pupils at the school.

We have endeavoured to portray ourselves by painting with words and pictures, but realise this can only suggest to you the unique characteristics that make Goodwyn the school it is.

There is a certain something about the school that exudes warmth, happiness and wellbeing, which in turn generates confidence. Second generation families return to the school and, on setting foot back inside, instantly remember happy memories of yesteryear. The fact that Goodwyn has endeared itself to so many staff, pupils and parents indicates that we maintained its ethos. Many have contributed towards the school and now others continue to uphold the Goodwyn name. Yes, one must make changes, but we endeavour to maintain the uniqueness that is Goodwyn.

School Aims
Children at Goodwyn have the opportunity to work in a nurturing, caring environment where they feel secure and excited about learning due to our dynamic and personalised approach to teaching.

Our curriculum is broad, enabling us to develop talents within it and the opportunity to broaden it further with our extra curricular programme. We build confidence and self belief as we endeavour to really know our children and celebrate their individuality.

We provide an education where all can flourish at their own level in their own way and are all valued within our Goodwyn Community.

We prepare them for life beyond primary school through our integral PHSE programme which includes learning approaches such as resilience and persistence. We foster a desire to develop well-rounded, honest and balanced children who respect others, believe in freedom of speech, the need for laws and democracy- all that encompasses British Values.