SchoolsCompany The Goodwin Academy

URN: 136300 • Deal CT14 9BD

Overview

Name
SchoolsCompany The Goodwin Academy
URN
136300
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
51.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Simon Smith (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
Website
Address
Mill Road, Deal CT14 9BD

Summary

Goodwin Academy, located in Deal, Kent, is a mixed secondary academy that operates under the Thinking Schools Academy Trust. With a current enrolment of 753 students and a capacity of 1,150, the school aims to provide a supportive environment where students can thrive academically and personally. The academy focuses on developing students' life skills and academic abilities to prepare them for future challenges in the 21st century.

The school's ethos is encapsulated in the BEST Agenda, which stands for Brilliance, Enrichment, Society, and Thinking. Goodwin Academy encourages students to strive for excellence while fostering resilience and independence through its "Goodwin Gateways" programme. This approach aims to instil positive habits of mind, enabling students to become creative learners equipped for success.

Goodwin Academy is committed to transforming the life chances of its students, ensuring that all individuals are supported to achieve their personal best. The school recently received a "Good" rating in all areas from Ofsted, reflecting its dedication to high standards and holistic development. Parents are invited to attend open events to learn more about the academy's offerings.

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Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1150
Pupils
753
Boys
395
Girls
355
FSM %
18.20
Open date
2010-10-01
Close date
2016-06-30
Last Ofsted
2016-02-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 753 395 355 1150 18.20
2024-09-11 753 395 355 1150 18.20
2023-09-11 753 395 355 1150 18.20
2022-09-11 753 395 355 1150 18.20
2021-09-11 753 395 355 1150 18.20
2020-09-11 753 395 355 1150 18.20

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