Goodwin Academy vs Sandown School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goodwin Academy
Deal · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
780 students
Sandown School
Deal · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
348 students
| Measure | Goodwin Academy Deal, South East | Sandown School Deal, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #657 of 679 | #2230 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3959 of 4,090 | #13633 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 780 | 348 |
| Pupils on roll | 780 | 348 |
| Free school meals | 48% | 31% |
| Capacity filled | 67.8% | 82.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 30.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 17.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 29.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.62 | – |
| A level points per entry | 20.0 | – |
| town | Deal | Deal |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.goodwinacademy.org.uk/ | www.sandown.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sandown School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.4 vs 10.0).
- •Goodwin Academy is the larger school with 780 students compared with 348.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Goodwin Academy better than Sandown School?
On the Success Index (England), Sandown School ranks higher (22.4 vs 10.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Goodwin Academy and Sandown School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Deal and Deal in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Goodwin Academy: 780. Sandown School: 348. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Goodwin Academy and Sandown School rank in South East?
Goodwin Academy is 657th of 679 and Sandown School is 2230th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).