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Welcome to Goodwin Academy

Welcome to Goodwin Academy Sixth Form. We are delighted that you are considering joining us for your post-16 education. This is such an important decision and we would like to reassure you that we are here to support you every step of the way. At Goodwin Academy, we offer an extremely welcoming environment with experience in delivering outstanding education and extensive enrichment opportunities for all our students. Our expert teachers and our Sixth Form team will guide you to aspire towards and reach your full potential. We offer a variety of extracurricular activities, including student ambassador and leadership roles within the Academy. We offer a range of academic and vocational pathways that will enable you to progress into the world of work or onto university. We recognise our students as individuals and aim to provide the right courses for them. Goodwin Academy Sixth Form provides an exciting place to study, and we look forward to welcoming you.Hilary Mercer Head of Sixth Form

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

830 Total

No. of Boys

392 (47.2%)

No. of Girls

438 (52.8%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

6.7%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

0.0%

A*/A grades

0.0%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

74%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

6%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:53%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:20%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

3%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

3%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:77%
England:63%

Further education

School:13%
England:4%

Employment

School:57%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:20%
England:26%

Exciting Updates Ahead!

We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

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Sep 2025

Open Evening

Key Dates & Deadlines

Sep 25, 2025

Open Evening

Oct 3, 2025

Open Morning


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 17

Half Term 2

Oct 27 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 23 - Apr 2

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 20 - May 22

Half Term 2

Jun 1 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 20 - Oct 24

Christmas Holidays

Dec 22 - Jan 2

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Easter Holidays

Apr 3 - Apr 17

May Half Term

May 25 - May 29

Summer Holidays

Jul 22 - Aug 28


Alumni Stories

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Updates Coming Soon!

We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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We at Goodwin Academy Sixth Form are dedicated to providing the BEST opportunities for our students to broaden their experiences.

Work Experience
Leadership Opportunities
Trips and Visits

About School

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeMixed