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Goodwin Academy
Hamilton Road, Deal, CT14 9BD, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.6 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
830
Capacity
1,150
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school serves 830 students and demonstrates a strong commitment to education despite facing challenges. While it has a notable GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 99% nationally, only 30% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in core subjects. Parent satisfaction stands at 53%, reflecting mixed feedback, and the school has a low progression rate to university, with just 11% of students continuing their education beyond school.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 30.5 | Bottom 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 30% | Bottom 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 18% | Bottom 2% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 21% | Bottom 19% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 9% | Bottom 19% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 11% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 28 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (136 responses)
★★★★★2.7
Good range of subjects
82%
Good range of extra-curricular
75%
My child makes good progress
63%
School has high expectations
62%
My child feels safe
61%
My child is happy
57%
Progress is communicated
54%
I'd recommend this school
53%
School keeps me informed
51%
Behaviour is good
46%
School supports development
43%
School responds to concerns
35%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.6%
White Other2.5%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Black African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.21506, 1.39327 · CT14 9BD
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN146624
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.goodwinacademy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Goodwin Academy rated by Ofsted?
Goodwin Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Goodwin Academy a good school?
Goodwin Academy scores 5.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Goodwin Academy?
Based on 136 Ofsted Parent View responses, Goodwin Academy receives a satisfaction score of 54% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Goodwin Academy in GCSEs?
Goodwin Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 30.5. 30% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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