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Goodwin Academy
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Goodwin Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Deal, within the Kent local authority. The school has around 830 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 35.1 and 21% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Deal can view Goodwin Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 830.5
Progress 8-0.8
Grade 5+ English & maths18%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelD
A-level grade (point score)D
APS per entry 20.0
Value added
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake46.4%
Free school meals46.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language1.5%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing86.4%
Attendance86.4%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.9
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Deal
All schools in Deal →Deal Parochial Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miBrewood Secondary School0.4 miThe Downs Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miWarden House Primary School0.6 miSandown SchoolGood · 1.0 miSt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 mi
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