Greenhead College

Reviews

1. Ria Pierce ★☆☆☆☆

   lsn yeah i tried to ma college id to try get into shisha with it and the owner kicked my back side saying NO POSH GREENHEAD PLP HERE AHAHAHAH ( screams in mugel) if they id showed my age this would have not have happen

   almost 3 months ago
2. Aysha Parveen ★☆☆☆☆

   There is a serious lack of support for students dealing with personal problems it's as if the wellbeing of individuals is completely overlooked. The college seems more focused on meeting its own internal criteria and maintaining its reputation than actually supporting the students who are struggling. If you're looking for a place that values mental health, provides real pastoral care, or takes student concerns seriously, I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere. It's genuinely upsetting to see how many students feel unsupported and unheard. People need to be aware of what really goes on beyond the polished image.

   almost 3 months ago
3. Margaret Court ★☆☆☆☆

   When my nephew enrolled at Greenhead, our entire family was filled with pride and optimism. He was an intelligent, diligent student with a consistent track record of A and A* grades, and aspirations to pursue a competitive university degree. We entrusted the college with his education and wellbeing, believing it would provide a nurturing, academically rigorous environment. Unfortunately, our experience has been profoundly disappointing, and, in many ways, deeply troubling. From the outset, the college displayed a concerning lack of communication and transparency. His parents, who reached out with reasonable and respectful questions, such as the appropriateness of setting homework at 6 PM with a midnight deadline, were met not with dialogue, but with silence. We later learned that internal emails were circulated instructing staff not to engage with them. This kind of deliberate avoidance is not only unprofessional but, in our view, entirely unacceptable for an institution responsible for young people's welfare. More seriously, certain comments made by tutors were, quite frankly, inappropriate. A personal tutor reportedly advised my nephew to “ignore his father” and encouraged him to apply to universities in Scotland in order to be “further away from his parents.” A physics tutor allegedly suggested he lie about completing homework. This type of guidance not only undermines family relationships, but reflects an alarming disregard for professional boundaries. The most distressing part of this experience, however, relates to the college's safeguarding practices. Despite serious concerns around my nephew’s mental health, including signs of suicidal ideation, his parents were not informed. Instead of offering coordinated, compassionate support, the Safeguarding team chose to conduct undocumented meetings and used language that only heightened his anxiety. When he requested further academic support, he was told in yet another undocumented meeting that he had already received "enough help, and will not be getting anymore" Such a dismissive attitude at a critical moment not only harmed his confidence but left him feeling unsupported and isolated. As a result of these failings, my nephew, once a high-achieving, motivated student has had to restart his A-level studies elsewhere, a decision that has come at considerable emotional and financial cost to the entire family. What should have been an enriching and formative educational experience turned into a damaging and demoralising ordeal. It is particularly disappointing that repeated attempts by his parents to engage constructively with the college leadership were consistently ignored. The lack of accountability and unwillingness to even acknowledge concerns is indicative of a deeply problematic internal culture. As an aunt, I cannot stand by in silence. I watched a bright, capable young man lose his confidence and sense of direction, not because of a lack of effort on his part, but because the institution entrusted with his growth failed in its duty of care. I would urge any prospective parents or guardians to consider our experience carefully before making the decision to send their child to Greenhead College. While its academic reputation may be strong on paper, our family’s experience raises serious questions about its commitment to student wellbeing, open communication, and professional conduct. Our nephew deserved better. Every child does.

   almost 5 months ago

1. The Rating Ranger ★☆☆☆☆

   I went into my investigation expecting Greenhead College to be a place of academic excellence and pastoral support. Instead, what I uncovered was a pattern of neglect, silence, and a shocking absence of care for the very students it claims to nurture. From the very first step of the application process, students reported being left completely in the dark. Messages sent to staff went unanswered, often marked as “seen” but never replied to. Applicants described the anxious wait for confirmation of their place not as an exciting milestone but as weeks of gnawing uncertainty, with no guidance, no reassurance, and no explanation. It is as though Greenhead College expects young people to simply know how to navigate a system that offers them nothing in return. When I spoke to students already enrolled, the story only grew darker. Time and again they told me of being made to feel invisible. Meetings with tutors, when they actually happened, were rushed, mechanical, and dismissive. One student described pouring out concerns about university applications only to be waved away with the curt instruction to “figure it out yourself.” Another recalled sending desperate emails for support after falling behind, only to be met with silence until it was too late. These are not isolated incidents. I spoke to more than a dozen students past and present, and the themes were the same: no help, no compassion, no guidance. They were treated less like human beings in need of support and more like burdens to be tolerated. Some said they had learned not to bother asking for help at all, because the answer was always indifference. Greenhead College brands itself as a beacon of opportunity, but the truth that emerges is far more troubling. A college that leaves its students voiceless and unsupported is not a stepping stone to success but a stumbling block in disguise. What future can be built in a place where young people are abandoned at the very moment they most need a guiding hand? The tragedy is not only the opportunities lost but the trust broken. For many, Greenhead College will not be remembered as the foundation of their ambitions but as the institution that failed them when it mattered most.

   almost 5 months ago
2. Mr Kwok ★☆☆☆☆

   Deep concern regarding my son's recent experience at Greenhead College, particularly during his final A-Level Maths exam today. He sat the exam in a poorly ventilated sports hall, with no air conditioning, no open doors, and surrounded by approximately 80–90 other students, all visibly distressed. According to him, the room was unbearably hot, and the level of discomfort was so severe it became a distraction. (The outside temperature was 30°). Students showed physical discomfort from the environment. I understand that the college likes to promote itself as being environmentally conscious. While I respect initiatives aimed at sustainability, the reality is that the impact of what you're contributing should not come at the expense of students’ wellbeing, especially during critical assessments that shape their future. I sincerely hope that this oversight hasn't jeopardised a pupil’s chance of achieving the grades they’ve worked so hard for. Further to this, I’d like to echo a recent Google comment by another parent, Kami K, who rightly pointed out a gap between the college’s reputation and the actual support provided to students. When enrolling my son, I believed I was sending him to an outstanding college, one that nurtures and supports its pupils both academically and emotionally. Regrettably, our experience has been quite the opposite. The college has, in many ways, eroded my son's confidence. Every attempt I made to engage with staff and understand how best to support him was met with resistance or outright dismissal. My son reached a point where he began to research suicides at Greenhead College, possibly due to how he was being made to feel, and despite this, the safeguarding support was minimal, and no meaningful communication was made to us as his parents. On one occasion, I was even hung up on when trying to raise concerns about receiving no update. Teachers frequently cancelled lessons with very little notice, if at all any and language barriers with certain staff severely hindered learning. some teachers resorted to using Siri for translation. In addition, my son was told not to mention homework to me, as assignments had been set far in advance and I would insist on the work being completed immediately. This undermines the values of responsibility and transparency that I have worked to instil in him. The discouragement extended to university planning, where he was told his choices were none of our concern. As a parent, this is both shocking and deeply upsetting. I’ve witnessed a confident young man gradually transform into someone who now questions his own abilities. I strongly believe this shift is a direct result of the prevailing culture and attitudes within Greenhead College. There is an alarming culture of negativity among some staff, who appear more focused on voicing dissatisfaction with their roles than on inspiring students. The image painted at open days of a supportive, high-achieving environment is misleading. Much is made of the handful of students receiving Oxbridge offers, but little is said about how many of them receive extensive private tuition outside of college. Under previous leadership, Simon Lett was a visible, engaged presence. Unfortunately, this has not continued under the current principal. Aside from a brief appearance during the Ofsted inspection and a few days at the front gate, she has been largely absent. Not even a simple address or assembly to wish students well in their A-Levels was delivered. This lack of presence speaks volumes. In light of all this, I urge the college to reflect honestly on its practices, its leadership visibility, and above all, the wellbeing of the students it claims to support. I strongly urge parents to look beyond the surface of Greenhead College. I deeply regret moving my son away from his school friends and committing him to a three-hour round trip each day, based on the belief that Greenhead College was Outstanding, providing support and development. Sadly, the college has not lived up to expectations and has let him down.

   almost 6 months ago

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