Age range
Ages 11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
830
Headteacher
Mr Phil Jones
Type
Secondary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
Academy
Yes
Sixth form
Yes
About Goodwin Academy
Goodwin Academy is a secondary academy in Deal, Kent, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. It admits both boys and girls. The school has a sixth form.
Learning and school life
The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.
SEND and information for families
It is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. The school's SEND information covers speech, language and communication. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
No separate entrance assessment
School results & attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
Average grade · 2024/25
Attendance
100% − absence
Free school meals
SEND
SEND setting
Mainstream school with resourced provision
SEND provision
Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 16; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
Specialisms
Speech, language and communication
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Goodwin Academy term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
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Frequently asked
What type of school is Goodwin Academy?
Goodwin Academy is a secondary academy. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does Goodwin Academy cover?
Goodwin Academy serves pupils aged 11 to 18.
What SEND support does Goodwin Academy offer?
Goodwin Academy is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. Areas of SEND support include speech, language and communication.
What is Goodwin Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Goodwin Academy Good after its inspection on 21 January 2025.
Where is Goodwin Academy?
Goodwin Academy is at Hamilton Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 9BD.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.
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