Goldwyn School

About Goldwyn School

Goldwyn School is a foundation special school in Ashford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 10–19. It has 204 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 October 2022) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 13.1 (2025/26). 57.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Foundation special school

Age Range

Ages 10–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

204 / 195 (105%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

19 October 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Godinton Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3BT

Phone

01233622958

Principal

Kerry Greene

Website

www.goldwyn.kent.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Goldwyn School?

Goldwyn School is a foundation special school in Ashford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 10–19.

How many pupils does Goldwyn School have?

Goldwyn School has 204 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Goldwyn School's Ofsted rating?

Goldwyn School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 October 2022).

How does Goldwyn School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Goldwyn School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 13.1 in 2025/26.

Where is Goldwyn School?

Goldwyn School is located at Godinton Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3BT.