Goodwin Academy vs The Downs Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 842 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goodwin Academy
Deal · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
780 students
The Downs Church of England Primary School
Deal · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
316 students
| Measure | Goodwin Academy Deal, South East | The Downs Church of England Primary School Deal, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #657 of 679 | #2356 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3959 of 4,090 | #14593 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 780 | 316 |
| Pupils on roll | 780 | 316 |
| Free school meals | 48% | 35.8% |
| Capacity filled | 67.8% | 75.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.downs.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Downs Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (15.8 vs 10.0).
- •Goodwin Academy is the larger school with 780 students compared with 316.
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 The Downs Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Downs Church of England Primary School ranks higher (15.8 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 The Downs Church of England Primary School?
About 842 m in a straight line, between Deal and Deal in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Goodwin Academy: 780. The Downs Church of England Primary School: 316. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Goodwin Academy and The Downs Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Goodwin Academy is 657th of 679 and The Downs Church of England Primary School is 2356th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).