Located in Ashford, Goldwyn School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 10 to 18. The school is a foundation special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Goldwyn School currently has around 204 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 66.2% boys and 33.8% girls. Around 54.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 34%. Persistent absence is recorded at 70.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 67% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (61%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 27% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Godinton Lane, Ashford, TN23 3BT |
| Website: | www.goldwyn.kent.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01233622958 |
| School Type: | Foundation special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kerry Greene |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 119042 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/10/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 10 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 195 |
| Number of Pupils: | 204 |
| Number of Boys: | 135 |
| Number of Girls: | 69 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 34% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 70.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 90.20% | 184 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.90% | 6 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 2.50% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godinton Primary School Lockholt Close , TN23 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Godinton Primary School Lockholt Close , TN23 3JR | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hothfield Village Primary School School Road , Hothfield TN26 1HA | - not rated | 1,829 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Repton Manor Primary School Repton Avenue , TN23 3RX | 3out of 4 | 2,145 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Chart Primary School Hoxton Close , Singleton TN23 5LB | 4out of 4 | 2,716 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highworth Grammar School for Girls Quantock Drive , TN24 8UD | - not rated | 3,060 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Highworth Grammar School Maidstone Road , TN24 8UD | - not rated | 3,060 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldwyn School Godinton Lane , Great Chart TN23 3BT | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford Friars Prep School Great Chart , TN23 3DJ | - not rated | 2,015 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wyvern School (Buxford) Great Chart Bypass , TN23 4ER | 3out of 4 | 2,136 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Clockhouse , TN23 4YN | - not rated | 2,551 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldwyn Sixth Form College Unit 3 , Norfolk Drive TN23 4FB | - not rated | 3,018 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.