Goodwin Academy is a secondary school in Deal, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Goodwin Academy currently has around 830 pupils on roll, which is about 72% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.2% boys and 52.8% girls. Around 46.3% 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 13.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 40.9%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 15 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.6%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Hamilton Road, Deal, CT14 9BD |
| Website: | https://www.goodwinacademy.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 03333602210 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Phil Jones |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 146624 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/01/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1150 |
| Number of Pupils: | 830 |
| Number of Boys: | 392 |
| Number of Girls: | 438 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 13.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 40.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 91.60% | 760 |
| Other White | 2.50% | 21 |
| Unclassified | 2.40% | 20 |
| Other Mixed | 0.80% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.20% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 2 |
| African | 0.20% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.20% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Deal Primary School Mill Road , CT14 9BG | - not rated | 297 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School Gladstone Road , Walmer CT14 7ER | - not rated | 335 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School Gladstone Road , Walmer CT14 7ER | 3out of 4 | 335 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Downs Church of England Primary School Owen Square , Walmer CT14 7TL | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Downs Church of England Primary School Owen Square , Walmer CT14 7TL | - not rated | 920 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwin Academy Hamilton Road , CT14 9BD | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SchoolsCompany The Goodwin Academy Mill Road , CT14 9BD | - not rated | 157 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Community College Mill Road , CT14 9BD | - not rated | 157 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Goodwin Academy Hamilton Road , CT14 9BD | - not rated | 157 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walmer Science College Salisbury Road , Walmer CT14 7QJ | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewood Secondary School 86 London Road , CT14 9TR | - not rated | 690 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripplevale School Chapel Lane , Ripple CT14 8JG | - not rated | 3,013 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.