Goodwin Academy
URN: 146624 • Deal CT14 9BD
Overview
- Name
- Goodwin Academy
- URN
- 146624
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 39.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Phil Jones (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 03333602210
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hamilton Road, Deal CT14 9BD
Summary
Goodwin Academy, located in Deal, Kent, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 830 students, against a capacity of 1,150. As part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, the school is dedicated to enhancing the life chances of its students through a supportive and enriching educational environment. The academy emphasizes the development of both academic and life skills, preparing students for future challenges in the 21st century.
The school's ethos is encapsulated in its BEST Agenda, which stands for Brilliance, Enrichment, Society, and Thinking. Goodwin Academy fosters a culture of high expectations and resilience, encouraging students to strive for excellence in all areas of their learning. The curriculum is designed to promote independent and creative thinking, equipping students with transferable skills for their future endeavors.
Goodwin Academy also prioritizes community engagement, offering various events such as open evenings and morning tours for prospective families. With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (46.3%), the academy is committed to providing equitable opportunities and support to all its students, ensuring they achieve their personal best.
The school's ethos is encapsulated in its BEST Agenda, which stands for Brilliance, Enrichment, Society, and Thinking. Goodwin Academy fosters a culture of high expectations and resilience, encouraging students to strive for excellence in all areas of their learning. The curriculum is designed to promote independent and creative thinking, equipping students with transferable skills for their future endeavors.
Goodwin Academy also prioritizes community engagement, offering various events such as open evenings and morning tours for prospective families. With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (46.3%), the academy is committed to providing equitable opportunities and support to all its students, ensuring they achieve their personal best.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEN (sen)
- Supplemental Funding Agreement (download)
- Read our Year 7 Prospectus here (download)
- Our School (other)
- Consultation – Proposed Reduction to Published Admissions NumberThe Thinking Schools Academy Trust and Goodwin Academy are opening a period of formal consultation regarding the reduction of the Year 7 Published Admissions Number (PAN) at Goodwin Academy.R (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- SchoolsCompany The Goodwin Academy (51.8)
- The Goodwin Academy (46.6)
- Castle Community College (45.2)
- Walmer Science College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1150
- Pupils
- 830
- Boys
- 392
- Girls
- 438
- FSM %
- 46.30
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 830 | 392 | 438 | 1150 | 46.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 852 | 415 | 437 | 1150 | 38.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 857 | 411 | 446 | 1150 | 30.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 857 | 411 | 446 | 1150 | 30.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 806 | 383 | 423 | 1150 | 28.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 762 | 366 | 396 | 1150 | 26.90 |
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