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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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