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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 1920s. 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. 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 center for education. Many former pupils return with their children and we now have third-generation pupils at the school. Over the years the school has established an environment where all are encouraged to find their strengths, become confident independent people with a firm sense of tradition, and team spirit. Parents have often said to us that they did not fully appreciate what Goodwyn offered until their child had moved on to their next school. We know the spirit of Goodwyn moves with the children, and the broad base allows them to expand upon it through to adulthood. Thank you for showing an interest in Goodwyn. We have endeavored to portray ourselves by painting with words and pictures, but realize 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 endeavor to maintain the uniqueness that is Goodwyn. 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 personalized approach to teaching. Our curriculum is broad, enabling us to develop talents within it and the opportunity to broaden it further with our extracurricular program. We build confidence and self-belief as we endeavor to know our children and celebrate their individuality. We provide an education where all can flourish at their level in their way and are all valued within our Goodwyn Community. We prepare them for life beyond primary school through our integral PHSE program 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. Every day is a fulfilling and exciting, purposeful experience at Goodwyn where we inspire pupils to learn memorably. We provide a broad curriculum and an exceptional mix of extra-curricular activities. We develop a strong and successful community where all work to maximize their progress and earn house points for their Swifts and Swallows houses. We provide a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum that is accessible to all our children and based on the National Curriculum. We aim to help our children to develop into positive, responsible, and confident people who achieve their full potential. Goodwyn School is a happy, sociable, and unpretentious school, where children’s efforts and achievements are valued, recognized, and rewarded. Our girls and boys are enthusiastic individuals, with lots of character and energy, who enjoy their time at school. We aim to provide the children with a life-long love of learning through our diverse and varied approach to teaching and learning. View full school