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
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.
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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Nearby alternatives
- The Goodwin Academy (46.6)
- Castle Community College (45.2)
- Walmer Science College (45.2)
- Goodwin Academy (39.4)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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