Goodwood School

The schooling is great for the kids but the staffing environment is disgustingly toxic and leadership has no concern for mental health caused by overbearing individuals. So many teachers have left due to staff bullying and ridiculous micro-managing. Just stay away.

My three children have attended Goodwood School. Amazing school with beautiful facilities, staff go out of their way for your child. School camp’s are incredible and when it really matters, deputy principal and principal always very approachable and have an open door policy. Always encouraged to come with any concerns. Update to date information provided via school app. Excellent learning environment, open, honest, welcoming team. We will be very sorry to leave when our daughter completes her last year next year. Goodwood is not just a school it’s a community that look after each other.

Goodwood appears to be a lovely country school. The beautiful surroundings contribute to a serene atmosphere and most of the teachers are caring and professional. However, dealing with ‘issues’ is not a strong point for the management. My granddaughter has had severe bullying at the school for a few years now, to the degree she doesn’t want to go to school. She gets excellent grades, has a bubbly personality which makes her a target. It is only dealt with on the surface, little talks to the bullies but no consequences for these continuous actions. This definitely trickles down from a Principal and Deputy Principal not addressing these behaviours except when pink shirt day comes around. Perhaps there should be more opportunities for students during breaks to occupy their time and not focus on ganging up on certain students. Librarians, choir, clubs led by teachers so they succeed. Please address this, as it’s not good enough.