Goodwin Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Goodwin Academy
Address: Hamilton Road
Town/City: Deal
Postcode: CT14 9BD
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 0333 360 2210
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
Sponsor: The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Phil Jones
Capacity: 1150
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 780 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 68% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 48%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication

Location and administration

URN: 146624
DfE Number: 886/4023
UKPRN: 10081522
UPRN: 100062286680
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Dover (E07000108)
Constituency: Dover and Deal (E14001202)
Electoral Ward: Middle Deal (E05012863)

Easting & Northing: 637076E, 151679N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 12' 56.5" N 1° 23' 36.41" E
Plus Code: 9F33698V+79

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Geraldine Baird - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 April 2030.
  • Mr Nicholas Clarke - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 April 2030.
  • Mr David Day - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mr David Day - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Ms Kate Hayes-Watkins - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mr Phil Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mrs Samantha Ladd - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 May 2029.
  • Ms Amy Leach - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 January 2026.
  • Ms Lee Lucas - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mrs Anne- Marie Middleton - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 October 2028.
  • Ms Clare Papworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2029.
  • Mr Paul Slade - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Ms NA Tang - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 1 September 2030.