Goldwyn School

Goldwyn School is performing exceptionally well, rated as outstanding across all inspected areas including the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and sixth-form provision. The school's strong commitment to a 'whole-child education' fosters confidence and resilience among pupils, allowing them to overcome personal barriers and prepare for their futures. The supportive environment and high expectations set by dedicated staff help pupils thrive, contributing significantly to their academic and personal achievements.

Strengths

• Strong culture of personal development and support
• Highly skilled staff dedicated to pupil well-being
• Exceptional relationships fostering engagement and motivation
• Tailored curriculum pathways for individual pupil needs
• High expectations leading to excellent pupil outcomes
• Effective strategies for improving reading skills
• Comprehensive careers guidance preparing students for the future
• Opportunities for developing personal and social skills through dedicated curriculum time

In 2024–25 pupils at Goldwyn School attended 69.0% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 61.5% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 20.6% of pupils at Goldwyn School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Goldwyn School had 4.7 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 23.2% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Goldwyn School had 197 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: social, emotional and mental health; autistic spectrum disorder.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Goldwyn School received £36,925 and spent £36,920 for each of its 197 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £605,000 (£3,069 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is Goldwyn School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Goldwyn School is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2022.

When was Goldwyn School last inspected by Ofsted?

Goldwyn School was last inspected in December 2022.

How many pupils does Goldwyn School have?

Goldwyn School has 197 pupils on roll.

What age range does Goldwyn School cover?

Goldwyn School for pupils aged 10 to 19.

What are Goldwyn School's GCSE results?

In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 13.1, and 4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Where is Goldwyn School?

Goldwyn School is at Godinton Lane, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3BT.