Goodwin Academy
Hamilton Road, Deal, CT14 9BDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Goodwin Academy is a secondary school in Deal for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 87th of 99 secondary schools in Kent. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 January 2025, report published 10 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 January 2025
Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), appreciate how the school has improved in recent years. They benefit from strong relationships with caring and committed staff. Pupils feel safe and well cared for. If they are worried about any issues, pupils trust that staff will resolve them quickly. Pupils have a mature understanding of topics linked to equality and diversity. They rightly feel a strong sense of belonging in this welcoming and harmonious place. The school has raised its expectations for pupils' academic success. Pupils know that their school is a better place in which to learn and thrive. Consequently, they are now achieving well. Across lessons, most pupils work with focus and purpose. Classrooms are calm and orderly places, conducive to successful learning. Pupils benefit from a wide range of opportunities which broaden their horizons. For example, visiting art galleries and museums. Pupils are proud of their roles such as being a member of the school council or as an 'anti-bullying ambassador'. They benefit from the wide range of interesting clubs, including anime, kick boxing and drama. Sixth-form students play an active role in school life. They enjoy leadership responsibilities, such as supporting younger pupils with their reading.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils do not attend school often enough. In addition, a small number of pupils are not punctual to school or lessons. As a result, they miss out on essential learning and vital school experiences. The trust should ensure that their ongoing work leads to tangible improvements in pupils' attendance and punctuality.
- There are a few inconsistencies in how well the curriculum is taught. When this happens, pupils do not learn as well as they could. The trust, and school leaders, should ensure that the curriculum is implemented consistently and securely by staff so that pupils learn well across the different subjects.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
171 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
14 students
Average A level grade D, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
780 pupils on roll, with places for 1,150
Schools near Goodwin Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northbourne Park School | 4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Sandwich Technology School | 4 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to expected standard | Attainment 8: 35.3 |
| Sir Roger Manwood's School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 62.7 |
| Duke of York's Royal Military School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 55.0 |
| Dover Christ Church Academy | 6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 30.4 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Phil Jones
- Phone
- 03333602210
- Address
- Hamilton Road, Deal, CT14 9BD
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 146624
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.