Goodwin Academy

About Goodwin Academy

Goodwin Academy is an academy sponsor led in Dover, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 830 pupils on roll. It is part of THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 30.7 (2025/26). 46.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

830 / 1,150 (72%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 January 2025

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.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

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

Hamilton Road, Dover, Kent, CT14 9BD

Phone

03333602210

Head Teacher

Phil Jones

Website

https://www.goodwinacademy.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Goodwin Academy?

Goodwin Academy is an academy sponsor led in Dover, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Goodwin Academy have?

Goodwin Academy has 830 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Goodwin Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Goodwin Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 30.7 in 2025/26.

Is Goodwin Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Goodwin Academy is part of THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Goodwin Academy?

Goodwin Academy is located at Hamilton Road, Dover, Kent, CT14 9BD.