William Goldsmith
Mr. Goldsmith joins Packwood, located in Ruyton-XI-Towns near Shrewsbury, following a comprehensive national and international search led by renowned recruitment experts, RS Academics, which attracted a strong field of school leaders from around the globe.
With a wealth of experience in education, Mr. Goldsmith has served as the Headmaster of St George’s School, Windsor, since January 2019. Prior to his current role, he held the position of Head of Junior School at St Leonard’s School, Fife, and Head of Boarding at Highfield School in Hampshire. His educational journey began as the Director of Music at Ludgrove School and later at St Paul’s Cathedral School.
Mr. Goldsmith brings extensive expertise in the Prep School sector and his contributions have been recognised through his governance roles in various schools. He has been an active advocate for educational advancement, serving as Vice Chair of the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS) during 2020-2021, sitting on the BSA Institute of Boarding Executive Committee and representing IAPS on the Independent Schools Examination Board.