The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 30.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- 46% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
30.5
13.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
18%
24.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
21%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.58
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 170 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 25 days per year on average — over a month of school.
40% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 87 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 830
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 46.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Phil Jones
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Hamilton Road, Deal, CT14 9BD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCastle Community College
Secondary · Very close
The Goodwin Academy
Secondary · Very close
Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School
Primary · 307m away
Brewood Secondary School
Independent · 631m away
The Downs Church of England Primary School
Primary · 842m away
Warden House Primary School
Primary · 950m away
Walmer Science College
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Goodwin Academy a selective school?
No. Goodwin Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Goodwin Academy's Ofsted rating?
Goodwin Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Goodwin Academy?
Goodwin Academy currently has 830 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Goodwin Academy take?
Goodwin Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Goodwin Academy?
Goodwin Academy is in Deal, CT14 9BD, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Goodwin Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Goodwin Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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